Associate Director – Ecology
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Job Description
Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham and Liverpool (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. Our team also supports the wider AECOM Nature team with national and international projects.
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 Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations;
* Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions;
* 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 and research;
* Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services;
* Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
* Well‑developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation;
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards chartership (such as CIEEM or related);
* Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
* A proactive approach to health and safety;
* Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.
Benefits and Opportunities
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.
Additional Information
Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to explore our voices, employee stories, latest projects and much more. For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
Equal Opportunity and Disability Statement
All applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. AECOM also offers a Disability Confident Interview Scheme for qualified applicants.
ReqID: REF57521X
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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