Location
Liverpool, with opportunities across UK and Ireland offices including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Dublin, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool. Hybrid working model available to suit your needs and job requirements.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience and role.

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, alongside smaller local initiatives. Your expertise will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest professional standards. As a key member of the ecology leadership team, you will influence the strategic direction of the team and contribute to business growth through work winning, project management, and delivery. Responsibilities include leading 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, manage large-scale projects, engage with clients and stakeholders including planning authorities and statutory bodies, and foster innovation and research within the team. Mentoring and coaching junior staff and peers is a vital part of this role. AECOM offers a supportive environment with internal and external training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. Join a team of around 150 ecology professionals, including national and global leaders, working collaboratively to deliver sustainable environmental solutions and positive community impact.

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

About you
- A technical leader with the ability to inspire and mentor colleagues.
- Client-focused with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passionate about innovation, research, and embedding new techniques in ecological practice.
- Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
- Committed to delivering high-quality ecological solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic factors.

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.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry best practices.