Associate Director

• Seat at the table. Take a real role in influencing the direction of the company
• Multiple Technical Directors with a flat structure at the top, covering different regions and specialisms
• High autonomy
  : the role is very much about shaping the remit, not just inheriting a fixed job spec.
• Visible impact
  : help to build and elevate a key part of the business.
• Commercial upside
  : strong opportunity to influence growth, build market profile, and open new work streams.
• Established consultancy with a strong heritage in renewables, especially onshore wind, but now broadening beyond that.
• Growth opportunity
  : backing exists for team expansion if demand supports it.
• Cross-disciplinary opportunity through the wider group, including collaboration with other technical and planning capabilities.

Our key client of many years 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 England & Wales 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.