Location
Cambridge (other UK locations including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Croydon, Birmingham, 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 help shape the future of the environment. You will lead ecological inputs on a variety of projects across sectors such as energy, water, renewables, defence and transport, working on both large infrastructure and smaller local projects. Your role will include planning and delivering ecological services, producing and reviewing 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 solutions, lead consultation with clients and 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. AECOM offers a supportive environment with internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Become part of a global team delivering projects that create positive and tangible impacts on communities and the environment.

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; experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

About you
Proactive approach to Health and Safety; strong leadership and communication skills; passionate about innovation and delivering practical ecological solutions; able to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

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.