Associate Director - Ecology

Job Description

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment?

Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Director, and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long‑term partnerships with key clients.

In this role, you will be the technical lead on a variety of exciting projects. You will support members of the wider team to help in the delivery of the ecological aspects of these projects and collaborate with the wider multi‑disciplinary AECOM team to maximise the beneficial outcomes for nature and our clients.

• Major infrastructure projects, especially in the renewable energy sectors.
• A range of other projects helping to create a better world, including river restoration/flood management schemes, active travel projects, and urban regeneration.

• Lead and support delivery of high‑quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients across our ‘Celtic & South West’ regional team (comprising Scotland, Ireland, Wales and south‑west England).
• Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements.
• Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications.
• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.
• Support the continued development of our technical capabilities.

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, and a holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licences.
• Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment, as demonstrated by suitable professional experience.
• Experience in work‑winning, managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions.
• Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and You Tube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on Linked In (Melissa Moody).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Hybrid