Technical Director

Our key client is seeking a senior ecology leader to join their team in England. This role offers flexibility to appoint at either Technical Director or Associate Director level, depending on experience. You will inherit an established function with growth plans, support major projects, and play a key role in driving innovation and expanding commercial impact.

• Provide leadership and technical direction for the Eco South ecology team.
• Drive delivery of large-scale projects - especially onshore wind and grid infrastructure - from feasibility through construction.
• Develop technical specialisms and coach team members.
• Expand the consultancy’s commercial reach by attracting new clients and work streams (renewables and beyond).
• Enhance the business profile through thought leadership, technical innovation, and industry engagement.
• Manage budgets, support business development, and contribute to the senior leadership team.

• Significant experience in ecology, ideally with a client-facing and commercial focus.
• Solid technical background in ecological assessment and reporting (EIA, HRA, etc.).
• Track record of delivering or leading large-scale projects.
• Leadership qualities: supportive, empowering, and able to grow others.
• Innovative, independent, and motivated to make an impact in nature and climate.
• Open to candidates from a range of technical and sector backgrounds - grow a business unit!

• A culture of trust, independence, and individual empowerment.
• Flexible leadership structure; the role can be adapted to fit the right candidate.
• Opportunity to shape team strategy, technical standards, and commercial growth.
• Future progression as the business grows.

Projects range from small to hundreds of thousands to multi-million-pound contracts.

You’ll join a people-focused consultancy with a solid track record in major renewables and infrastructure, committed to quality, innovation, and real-world environmental impact.

Please reach out to Jim Merryfield at Clean Tech Talent for a confidential call. Clean Tech Talent are acting as the exclusive employment agency for this position.