Location
Liverpool (Hybrid working model with options to work from other UK&I offices including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol, and Liverpool; other UK locations may be considered)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as an Associate Director - Ecology and help shape the future of the environment. You will lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport. Working on both large infrastructure and smaller local projects, you will provide technical leadership, produce and review ecological assessments such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations. You will lead client and stakeholder consultations, contribute to bids and tenders, and mentor junior staff and peers. This role offers opportunities to work with innovative survey techniques, support national and international projects, and be part of a supportive environment with internal and external training, mentoring, and coaching. At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive, forward-thinking culture that values your contributions and supports your career growth through flexible hybrid working, technical networks, and personalised benefits designed to support your well-being and future.

Experience
- Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland
- Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences
- Proven ability to lead ecological assessments and deliver proportionate, pragmatic solutions
- Experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members

About you
- Proactive approach to Health and Safety
- Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to engage clients, statutory bodies, and stakeholders
- Passionate about innovation and embedding research in ecological practice
- Committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing unique perspectives and contributions

Qualifications
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution (e.g., CIEEM) with evidence of working towards Chartership or equivalent
- Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation legislation and best practice