Associate Director, Ecology — Lead UK Biodiversity

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Associate Ecologist to join our Nature team across multiple UK locations, including Manchester, Leeds, Croydon and more. You will lead ecological planning, deliver diverse assessments, and mentor colleagues while shaping project strategies in energy, water and transport sectors.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to national and international projects within a global infrastructure firm.

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland.
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related).
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences.
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety.
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

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.

Skills

Ecology planning

Field skills

Health and Safety

Mentoring

Client engagement

Job description

AECOM seeks an Associate Ecologist to join our Nature team across multiple UK locations, including Manchester, Leeds, Croydon and more. You will lead ecological planning, deliver diverse assessments, and mentor colleagues while shaping project strategies in energy, water and transport sectors.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to national and international projects within a global infrastructure firm.