Remote Associate Director - Ecology

About the Role

Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Ecologist in Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Dublin, and Cork (other locations may be considered), with a flexible hybrid working model.

• Baseline survey and ecological impact assessments for large solar farms receiving UK consent.
• Habitat and protected species surveys for new and upgraded electricity network infrastructure.
• Large-scale woodland bat population monitoring using trapping and tracking techniques.
• Ecological constraints and opportunities analysis to inform master planning of proposed new communities.
• Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs) for various plans and projects for local authorities.

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients.
• Produce and technically review ecological assessments, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations.
• Provide technical leadership to support proportionate and pragmatic solutions.
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders, including planning authorities, statutory bodies, and the public.
• Play a key role in developing technical capabilities and encouraging innovation and research.
• Lead production of bids and tenders for ecological services.
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers.

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution, working toward or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, and holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licences.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and policy, and reporting skills.
• Experience leading and managing ecological surveys, licensing, impact assessment, as demonstrated by suitable professional experience.
• Experience managing projects, project budgets, leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tendering.

Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected].