Technical Director

CleanTech Talent; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for future progression

Flexible leadership structure

Culture of trust and independence

Job summary

CleanTech Talent is looking for a senior ecology leader to join a dynamic team in Chester, England. This role offers the flexibility to appoint at either Technical Director or Associate Director level, and involves driving the delivery of large-scale ecological projects, supporting business development, and expanding the consultancy's commercial impact.

We seek individuals with significant experience in ecology, a strong technical background, and proven leadership qualities. The successful candidate will help shape team strategies and contribute to the consultancy's overall growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ecology with a client-facing and commercial focus.
• Solid technical background in ecological assessment and reporting.
• Track record of delivering or leading large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction for the EcoSouth ecology team.
• Drive delivery of large-scale projects from feasibility through construction.
• Expand the consultancy’s commercial reach by attracting new clients.

Skills

Ecological assessment

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Technical innovation

Job description

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

Join the journey today!

Please reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent for a confidential call. CleanTech Talent are acting as the exclusive employment agency for this position.