Associate Director - Ecology
Core
Lead ecological assessments, planning, and delivery for infrastructure projects in energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport sectors across the UK and Ireland.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director - Ecology
Builds
Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations, and Protected Species Baseline Reports for clients in the energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport sectors.
Domain
Environmental consulting / Ecology / Infrastructure
Required skills
Ecological survey techniques, Protected species licensing, Habitats Regulations Assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain calculations, Technical leadership, Client consultation, Bid/tender writing, Mentoring
Preferred skills
Chartership (CIEEM), Field skills in specialist areas, Innovation in ecological research
Technologies
Ecological survey tools, Assessment frameworks
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 stakeholders and statutory bodies; Develop technical capabilities and embed innovation; Lead bid and tender production; Mentor junior staff and peers.