Associate Director - Ecology

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Lead and deliver ecological consultancy for infrastructure projects across the UK&I.

Key Responsibilities

  • project delivery
  • ecology chapters
  • technical solutions
  • capability development
  • client advisory
  • project planning

Tasks

-Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs. -Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications. -Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues. -Support the continued development of our technical capabilities. -Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients across our ‘Celtic & South West’ regional team (comprising Scotland, Ireland, Wales and south-west England). -Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements.

Requirements

  • chartered ecologist
  • chartered environmentalist
  • ecology degree
  • species licence
  • project management
  • stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, and a holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licences. -Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members. -Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject. -Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment, as demonstrated by suitable professional experience. -Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems