Remote Associate Director EIA Marine Projects

Marine Associate Director – AECOM

AECOM is a leading infrastructure consulting firm committed to environmental sustainability. We invite a Marine Associate Director to influence the environmental performance of marine development projects across offshore wind, interconnectors, subsea cables, ports, and coastal developments.

• Lead, manage and coordinate multidisciplinary environmental inputs across a diverse range of marine projects.
• Prepare EIA screening and scoping reports, environmental assessments, Environmental Statements, and support documents; including technical review of specialist chapters.
• Participate throughout all project life stages from early strategy, site identification studies, feasibility, option selection, outline design, detailed design, construction, to operation and maintenance.
• Ensure deliverables meet AECOM’s highest quality standards and compliance with rigorous quality management procedures.
• Apply project management skills to manage resources, budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with integrated teams to identify environmental constraints, avoidance and mitigation solutions, and opportunities to deliver benefits.
• Maintain client relationships, manage internal teams and subcontractors, and represent AECOM to stakeholders.
• Promote AECOM’s environmental services internally and externally; develop business‑development opportunities and prepare fee and technical proposals.

• Degree in an environmental discipline (preferably a master’s degree).
• Relevant EIA consultancy experience with proven skills in preparing environmental reports and technical review of specialist chapters.
• Strong understanding of marine consenting and licensing regimes around the UK and ideally Ireland.
• Leadership experience coordinating technical specialists, managing client relationships and providing bespoke advice.
• Project management capabilities including programming, staff resources and budget management.
• Professional membership such as Chartered Environmentalist preferred.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous professional development, and line‑management and staff‑mentoring interest.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical reviewing and stakeholder engagement.

• Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Plymouth and other UK offices.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work remotely or in office.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Well‑being programmes and flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and business‑development experience.
• Inclusive, equity‑and‑diversity‑driven workplace culture.

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