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 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 such as energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport. Working on both large infrastructure and smaller local projects, you will produce and technically review ecological assessments including 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, planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public, and play a key role in developing technical capabilities and embedding innovation and research within the team. Additionally, you will lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services and mentor junior staff and peers. AECOM offers a supportive environment with internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create positive, tangible impacts worldwide, while enjoying flexible hybrid working, career development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies; enthusiastic about mentoring and developing others; committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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