The Associate Director - Major Projects Ecology Lead will act as the ecology lead for high-profile major projects, managing technical outputs, client engagement, and project delivery across the UK and Ireland. This role involves leading ecological assessments, supporting project bidding and delivery, and mentoring team members within AECOM's Nature team.
What You'll Do
- 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, and problem solving
- Support 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
What We're Looking For
- Confident and experienced in being the ecology lead for high profile major projects
- Ability to plan, manage, report, and defend technical outputs from the project to the client, project team, and stakeholders through the relevant planning regime
Team & Environment
The role is part of AECOM's Nature team, which includes around 150 professional experts such as national and global leaders, species licence holders, and specialists in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. You will report to the regional lead and collaborate closely with the national ecology team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive support from the full ecology team
- Access to wider AECOM network and Technical Practice Groups
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working model to ensure work-life balance
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
- Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being
- Benefits customised to fit your lifestyle
Work Mode
Hybrid working model available. Locations include Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool, and other locations across the UK may be considered. The hybrid model is designed to suit your lifestyle.
AECOM is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diverse perspectives are valued. We are passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality. We thrive in an environment where contributions are valued, and we are dedicated to constructing infrastructure, uplifting communities, and enhancing lives.
