Overview
Associate Director - Major Projects Ecology Lead. Join to apply for the Associate Director - Major Projects Ecology Lead role at AECOM.
Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologists and shape the future of the environment?
About the role
We are seeking people who are confident and experienced in being the ecology lead for high profile major projects. You will plan, manage, report, and defend the technical outputs from the project to the client, project team, and stakeholders through the relevant planning regime. You will have comprehensive support from the full ecology team to deliver the project, and you will be responsible for reaching across our teams to select appropriate teams to deliver on your projects.
You will join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered).
Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. You will be well supported in your role by our team of ecologists, including other ecologists in a similar role, regional leadership, and colleagues from other disciplines delivering on these projects, as well as through the wider AECOM network and Technical Practice Groups.
Responsibilities
* Act as the ecology lead for one or more major projects (such as DCO).
* Work with external clients and the project team to contribute to scope, technical advice, problem solving.
* Support with project bidding, initiation, delivery, and reviews.
* Liaise with internal AECOM teams on project deliverables, scheduling, and budget.
* Act as Lead Verifier / Approver for a range of technical ecology project deliverables.
* Support the regional lead and national ecology team to achieve other deliverables during quieter periods on the project.
* Provide mentorship to members of the ecology team working on the project.
* Lead client-facing work, acting as the main point of contact for key clients and representing the company at meetings, site visits, and stakeholder discussions.
Qualifications
* Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland.
* Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife legislation.
* Ideally experience on DCO schemes, including experience at examination.
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related).
* Commitment to innovation and continuing professional development.
* A proactive approach to Health and Safety.
* Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.
Location and team
Location: UK & Ireland offices, with multiple city options including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol, and Liverpool; other locations across the UK may be considered. Hybrid work options encouraged.
Benefits and culture
Join a global team with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. We celebrate diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity and accommodation
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Other information
ReqID: J10136664 | Business Line: Environment | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Science | Work Location Model: Hybrid
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