Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologist’s and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as Technical Director 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). We operate a hybrid working model so you can be in the office or work from home to suit you and the requirements of the job. Our Nature team is engaged in a diverse range of projects, including large infrastructure developments across key sectors and smaller local initiatives. The vast majority of our work is based in the UK and Ireland. These sectors include: Energy Water Renewables Defence Transport We are looking for a technical leader, someone that can help us shape and drive the ecology team within UK&I. We will call upon your in-depth expertise on ecological assessments and project management to ensure that projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the high standard expected by AECOM, our clients, and the ecology profession. You will be a member of the wider ecology leadership team in UK&I and will have a say in shaping the direction and future of our team and our work. You will be client facing as well as a coach and mentor to our team. Your work will be a balance between work winning, project management, and delivery. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and leadership and coaching opportunities. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here’s what you’ll do: 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 Assessment; 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. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.