Location
Croydon (other UK locations including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, 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 key role in shaping the future of the environment. You will lead ecological inputs on a variety of projects across sectors including energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport. Our team works on large infrastructure projects as well as smaller local initiatives, supporting national and international efforts. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering ecological services, producing and 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, engage 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, mentoring, and coaching within a flexible hybrid working model. Become part of a global team dedicated to delivering projects that create positive and tangible impacts for 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 protected species licences; experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members; proactive approach to Health and Safety.

About you
Passionate about innovation and delivering pragmatic ecological solutions; strong leadership and communication skills; ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies; motivated to contribute to technical development and embedding research and innovation within the team.

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.