Associate Director - Ecology

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an Associate Ecologist to join their dynamic Nature team in the UK, including Leeds. This role involves leading ecological assessments, engaging with clients, providing technical leadership, and mentoring junior staff. You will thrive in a supportive environment with training opportunities and a flexible working model tailored to your lifestyle. Join us to make a difference in environmental sustainability and community enhancement.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in leading ecological assessments and providing technical leadership.
• Strong background in consultation and client engagement.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and support peers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for clients.
• Produce and review ecological assessments and reports.
• Mentor junior staff and support technical capabilities.

Skills

Ecological assessments

Client consultation and engagement

Technical leadership

Project management

Mentoring and coaching

Job description

Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here's what you'll do:

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients.
• Produce and technically review a range of ecological assessments including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations.
• Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions.
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.
• Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research.
• Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services.
• Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Benefits

Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 230 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.