Associate Director

CleanTech Talent; Chester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Flexible leadership structure

Shape team strategy

Career progression

Job summary

CleanTech Talent’s key client in England & Wales is seeking a senior ecology leader to join at Technical Director or Associate Director level. You will inherit an established ecology function, lead delivery on onshore wind and grid projects, and drive innovation to expand commercial impact.

You’ll mentor and coach the team, shape strategy, and build client relationships while maintaining a strong focus on quality and environmental outcomes. Flexible leadership structure offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive ecology experience with a client-facing and commercial focus.
• Strong background in ecological assessment and reporting (EIA, HRA).
• Proven track record delivering or leading large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction for the England & Wales ecology team.
• Drive delivery of large-scale projects from feasibility through construction.
• Develop technical specialisms and coach team members.
• Expand the consultancy’s commercial reach by attracting new workstreams.
• Enhance the business profile through thought leadership and innovation.
• Manage budgets and contribute to the senior leadership team.

Skills

Ecology leadership

Client-facing

Project delivery

People management

Job description

Our key client is seeking a senior ecology leader to join their team in England & Wales.

This role offers flexibility to appoint at either Technical Director or Associate Director level, depending on experience. You will inherit an established function with growth plans, support major projects, and play a key role in driving innovation and expanding commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction for the England & Wales ecology team.
• Drive delivery of large-scale projects - especially onshore wind and grid infrastructure - from feasibility through construction.
• Develop technical specialisms and coach team members.
• Expand the consultancy’s commercial reach by attracting new clients and workstreams (renewables and beyond).
• Enhance the business profile through thought leadership, technical innovation, and industry engagement.
• Manage budgets, support business development, and contribute to the senior leadership team.

About You

• Significant experience in ecology, ideally with a client-facing and commercial focus.
• Solid technical background in ecological assessment and reporting (EIA, HRA, etc.).
• Track record of delivering or leading large-scale projects.
• Leadership qualities: supportive, empowering, and able to grow others.
• Innovative, independent, and motivated to make an impact in nature and climate.
• Open to candidates from a range of technical and sector backgrounds - grow a business unit!

What We Offer

• A culture of trust, independence, and individual empowerment.
• Flexible leadership structure; the role can be adapted to fit the right candidate.
• Opportunity to shape team strategy, technical standards, and commercial growth.
• Future progression as the business grows.

Projects range from small to hundreds of thousands to multi-million-pound contracts.

You’ll join a people-focused consultancy with a solid track record in major renewables and infrastructure, committed to quality, innovation, and real-world environmental impact.