Location
Central London with hybrid working options. Other UK and Ireland offices may be considered including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as an Associate Director - Ecology and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the environment. You will lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs across a diverse portfolio of projects including large infrastructure developments in energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport sectors, as well as smaller local projects. Your responsibilities will include producing and technically reviewing ecological assessments such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations. You will provide technical leadership to deliver pragmatic and proportionate solutions, lead consultation and engagement with clients and key stakeholders including planning authorities and statutory bodies, and contribute to the development of technical capabilities and innovation within the team. Additionally, you will lead bids and tenders for ecological services and mentor junior staff and peers within a supportive and nurturing environment. AECOM offers extensive internal and external training opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Become part of a global team of over 150 ecology professionals across the UK and Ireland, working on impactful projects that uplift communities and enhance lives.

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 protected species licences; experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members; proactive approach to Health and Safety.

About you
Passionate about innovation and environmental solutions; strong leadership and communication skills; ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies; committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.

Qualifications
Membership of an appropriate professional institution (such as CIEEM) with evidence of working towards Chartership or equivalent; well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation legislation and best practice.