Location
UK and Ireland offices including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool, and other UK locations may be considered.

Hours
Hybrid working model offering flexibility to work from office or home as suited to the role and individual.

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as a Technical Director and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ecology across the UK and Ireland. You will lead and deliver ecological inputs on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport sectors. Your expertise in ecological assessments and project management will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the high standards expected by AECOM, clients, and the ecology profession. As a key member of the ecology leadership team, you will influence the strategic direction of the team, engage directly with clients, and mentor colleagues. Your role will balance work winning, project management, and delivery, with opportunities to innovate using advanced survey techniques, lead Habitats Regulations Assessments, and contribute to technical development and research. AECOM offers a supportive environment with internal and external training, mentoring, and coaching frameworks to help you grow professionally. Become part of a team of around 150 ecology professionals, including national and global leaders, working collaboratively to deliver impactful environmental solutions. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being while making a positive difference to communities and the environment.

Experience
- Proven experience leading and managing biodiversity assessments for major planning applications and Development Consent Order (DCO) submissions.
- Strong project management skills including managing budgets, stakeholder engagement, and bid/tender preparation.
- Experience reviewing and verifying technical ecological work and supporting team members.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant biodiversity legislation, policy, and reporting standards.

About you
- A technical leader with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a diverse team.
- Client-focused with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passionate about innovation and delivering pragmatic ecological solutions.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in ecology or a related subject.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution and working towards or holding Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status.