Associate Director - Ecology
Core
Lead ecological assessments, planning, and delivery for infrastructure projects in energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport sectors.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director - Ecology
Builds
Ecological assessments, impact reports, and biodiversity strategies for clients in the UK and Ireland.
Domain
Environmental consulting / Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Ecological survey techniques, Protected Species licensing, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain calculations, stakeholder consultation, bid/tender writing, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Chartership progress (CIEEM), field expertise in specialist areas, innovation in ecological methods
Technologies
Ecological assessment frameworks, biodiversity calculation tools
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients; Produce and review ecological assessments (PEA, PSBR, EIA, HRA, BNG); Provide technical leadership for pragmatic solutions; Lead consultation with planning authorities and statutory bodies; Drive technical capability development and innovation; Mentor junior staff and peers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities