Location
Flexible UK office locations including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, and Plymouth with a hybrid working model.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join AECOM as an Associate Director within our Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Marine Projects team and play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental performance of marine development projects. You will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary environmental inputs across a diverse portfolio including offshore wind, interconnectors, subsea cables, ports, harbours, and coastal developments. Working closely with technical experts, including our in-house marine ecology team, you will manage the preparation of EIA screening and scoping reports, Environmental Statements, and supporting assessments throughout all project stages—from early strategy and site identification through to construction and operation.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring the highest quality standards of deliverables, managing resources and budgets, collaborating with integrated teams to identify environmental constraints and mitigation solutions, and maintaining strong client relationships. You will also promote AECOM’s environmental services, lead business development opportunities, and contribute to the growth of our Environment & Sustainability business across the UK and Ireland.

At AECOM, you will be part of a global team dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that positively impact communities and the environment. We foster an inclusive and forward-thinking culture where your expertise and ideas will be valued and supported.

Experience
- Extensive EIA consultancy experience with proven ability to manage environmental report preparation and technical review of specialist chapters.
- Detailed understanding of marine consenting and licensing regimes in the UK and ideally Ireland.
- Strong project management skills including programming, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Experience leading collaborative teams and coordinating multidisciplinary technical inputs.
- Proven client management skills with the ability to provide bespoke advice to support client goals.
- Developing skills in business development and staff mentoring.

About you
- Passionate about environmental innovation and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident in engaging with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Committed to continuous professional development and innovation.
- Interested in line management and mentoring responsibilities.
- Enthusiastic team player who thrives in an inclusive, diverse, and dynamic environment.

Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant environmental discipline, preferably a Masters degree.
- Professional membership is desirable, with Chartered Environmentalist status preferred.
- Commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
- Willingness to work flexibly across multiple UK locations and embrace hybrid working.