Overview

Technical Director - Ecology role at AECOM in the UK & Ireland offices. Hybrid working model with office or home-based work to suit the job requirements. Offices mentioned include Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Dublin, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool and other locations in the UK.

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 Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations;
• Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions;
• Project manage the ecology input into large schemes;
• 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.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status;
• Excellent knowledge of relevant biodiversity legislation and policy, and reporting skills;
• Experience of leading and managing biodiversity assessments (major planning applications and DCO submissions) as demonstrated by suitable professional experience;
• Experience in managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tendering;
• Experience of reviewing/verifying technical work and supporting wider team members.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccomodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. ReqID: REF52632C. Business Line: Environment. Work Location Model: Hybrid.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.