Overview

Join our dynamic Nature team as Technical Director in the UK & Ireland, with offices including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Dublin, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Bristol, and Liverpool (other locations across the UK may be considered). We operate a hybrid model, allowing in-office or remote work to suit project needs. The role involves shaping and driving the ecology team within UK&I, delivering ecological assessments and project management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to high standards. You will be a member of the wider ecology leadership team in UK&I, with client-facing responsibilities as well as coaching and mentoring colleagues. The work balances work winning, project management, and delivery.

Our Nature team works on a mix of large infrastructure projects across energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside smaller local projects. The majority of projects are based in the UK and Ireland.

We offer opportunities to support a variety of areas such as innovative survey techniques for species and habitats, data capture and reporting, work winning, project management, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and leadership and coaching opportunities. Our environment supports internal and external training within a nurturing mentoring framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients
• Produce and technically review 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 deliver 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
• Contribute to the continued development of technical capabilities and embed innovation/research
• Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers

If you are passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you to join our team. We are not just constructing infrastructure but uplifting communities and enhancing lives.

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 leading and managing biodiversity assessments (major planning applications and DCO submissions)
• Experience in managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tendering
• Experience of reviewing/verifying technical work and supporting wider team members

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccomodations@aecom.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional information: Hybrid work options, career development opportunities, and access to benefits aimed at supporting growth and well-being.

About AECOM

AECOM is a leading global infrastructure firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering and program/construction management services across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to environmental, social and governance priorities. See aecom.com for more information.