Remote Technical Director - Ecology

Job Description

Join the dynamic Nature team as Technical Director in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Cardiff, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool (other UK locations may also be considered). You will work in a hybrid model, balancing office presence and remote work as necessary.

You will be a technical leader, contributing expert ecological assessments and project management to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the high standard expected by AECOM and its clients.

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients.
• Produce and technically review a range of ecological assessments, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations.
• Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions.
• Project manage the ecology input into large schemes.
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders—including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.
• Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation and research.
• Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services.
• Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution; working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant biodiversity legislation and policy, and strong reporting skills.
• Experience of leading and managing biodiversity assessments—major planning applications and DCO submissions—demonstrated by suitable professional experience.
• Experience in managing projects, project budgets, leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tendering.
• Experience of reviewing, verifying technical work and supporting wider team members.

• Range of core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well‑being.
• Career development opportunities, including technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.
• Flexible hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and offers interviews to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.