Associate Director - Ecology

AECOM
Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Cambridge, Nottingham, Liverpool
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentoring","Health and safety"]

Lead planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients, providing technical review of ecological assessments such as Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations. Manage ecological work winning and bids/tenders for ecological services, provide technical leadership and pragmatic solutions, and lead client/stakeholder engagement. Mentor junior staff and help develop the team’s technical capabilities through innovation and research.

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Associate Director - Ecology

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Job Summary

Lead planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients, providing technical review of ecological assessments such as Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations. Manage ecological work winning and bids/tenders for ecological services, provide technical leadership and pragmatic solutions, and lead client/stakeholder engagement. Mentor junior staff and help develop the team’s technical capabilities through innovation and research.
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Cambridge, Nottingham, Liverpool
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients.
  • •Produce and technically review ecological assessments including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations.
  • •Provide technical leadership to deliver proportionate and pragmatic ecological solutions.
  • •Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key stakeholders, including planning authorities, statutory bodies, and the public.
  • •Lead production of bids and tenders for ecological services, and mentor junior staff and peers.

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstratable experience planning and delivering ecological services on UK or Ireland projects.
  • •Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation.
  • •Membership of an appropriate professional institution with evidence of working towards Chartership (e.g., CIEEM or related).
  • •Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area, including protected species licences.
  • •A proactive approach to Health and Safety, with experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members.
Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringHealth and safety
Certifications:CIEEM
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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