Associate Director, Ecology - Lead Complex Projects

Origin Environmental; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Environmental seeks an Associate/Associate Director (Ecology) to lead complex ecological projects from Daresbury (Warrington) with hybrid working potential. You will provide technical leadership across EcIA, ES chapters and HRA, while guiding project delivery and mentoring the ecology team.

You will bring substantial consultancy experience, strong UK ecological policy knowledge, and proven client management, tender and licensing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Ecology or a related discipline
• Full CIEEM Membership (or eligible)
• Significant consultancy experience at Principal Ecologist level or above
• Demonstrable experience leading complex ecological projects
• Experience of EcIA, Environmental Statement and HRA authorship and/or technical review
• Strong knowledge of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and best practice
• Experience of protected species mitigation and licensing
• Experience mentoring and developing technical staff
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Commercial awareness with experience preparing tenders and fee proposals
• Experience of Planning Appeals and/or DCO Examinations would be advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex ecological projects, particularly EIA and NSIP developments
• Providing technical leadership and support to project teams across a broad range of ecological disciplines
• Technical report writing and peer review including EcIA, ES Chapters, HRA and other ecological assessments
• Supporting survey design, impact assessment and mitigation strategies
• Advising on Biodiversity Net Gain and protected species licensing
• Leading client relationships on key projects and acting as a trusted technical advisor
• Preparing fee proposals and supporting tender submissions
• Mentoring and developing Principal Ecologists, Senior Ecologists and Consultants
• Supporting resource planning and project delivery across the ecology team
• Contributing to technical standards, innovation and continuous improvement
• Working closely with the wider leadership team to support the continued growth of the business

Job description

Origin Environmental seeks an Associate/Associate Director (Ecology) to lead complex ecological projects from Daresbury (Warrington) with hybrid working potential. You will provide technical leadership across EcIA, ES chapters and HRA, while guiding project delivery and mentoring the ecology team.

You will bring substantial consultancy experience, strong UK ecological policy knowledge, and proven client management, tender and licensing capabilities.