Location
Leeds (other UK locations including Manchester, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Croydon, Birmingham, Cambridge, Nottingham and Liverpool may be considered)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

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 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 initiatives. Our team supports national and international projects, providing opportunities to work on innovative survey techniques, data capture, reporting, project management, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain. You will provide technical leadership, lead consultations with clients and stakeholders, 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. AECOM offers a supportive environment with internal and external training, mentoring, and coaching frameworks, alongside flexible hybrid working options to support work-life balance. Become part of a global team dedicated to delivering sustainable legacies and positive impacts for communities and the environment.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering ecological services on projects within the UK or Ireland; excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including protected species licences; experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

About you
Proactive approach to Health and Safety; strong leadership and communication skills; ability to engage with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies, and the public; passionate about innovation and delivering pragmatic ecological solutions; committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working 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 practices.