Regional Ecology Lead

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This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to join the leadership team of the AECOM UK&I Ecology team as a one of three terrestrial ecology Regional Leads.

Join our dynamic Nature team as the Regional Lead for our Celtic and Southwest region, covering Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Southwest of England. You will be leading and growing our team of 60 terrestrial ecologists throughout the region and will be part of the Nature Leadership team. You will be responsible for the ecology projects within your region, including delivery and technical excellence.

You will be working closely with clients and our internal teams to deliver both ecology focused and multidisciplinary projects including major infrastructure projects, such as power networks and pipelines, renewable energy such as solar, wind and pumped storage hydro schemes, coastal defences, electricity transmission network reinforcement, and recreational infrastructure.

**Here’s what you’ll do**:

- Leading our 60+ regional team of terrestrial ecologists in delivering a range of complex ecological projects through the region
- Responsible for the growth and development of the team, including major project work winning, client engagement, and project delivery
- Report on the progress of the region against KPIs, identifying opportunities to grow and improve
- Act as a technical and project lead for ecological projects including, lead verifier, project manager and project approver
- Be part of the Nature leadership team, supporting the growth and development of the Nature team, including delivery and technical excellence

**Come grow with us.**

Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 230 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
**Qualifications** Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?**
- Here’s what we’re looking for:_
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status
- Experience of leading and line management of an ecology team
- Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment (as relevant to your areas of specialisms) as demonstrated by suitable professional experience
- Experience in managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tendering
- Experience of reviewing/verifying technical work and supporting wider team members
- Experience of work winning and client engagement

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you
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