Associate Environmental Director Location: Southampton, Hampshire Sector: Environmental Consultancy Planning & Development Type: Full-time Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE + Benefits) A leading UK multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant / Director to join their expanding Environmental Planning team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a business known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, energy, and regeneration projects nationwide. The Role: As an Associate Consultant, you'll take a strategic lead on environmental planning and EIA projects, managing client relationships and project delivery from inception through to submission and approval. You'll work closely with internal planning, transport, ecology, and engineering teams to provide robust, integrated environmental advice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major development and infrastructure projects Provide expert environmental planning advice to both private and public sector clients Support the preparation of Environmental Statements and technical assessments Manage multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff Oversee client engagement, project finances, and quality assurance About You: Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or related discipline (Master's preferred) Chartered status (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CEnv) or working towards Proven experience managing complex environmental projects, ideally in a consultancy setting Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy, and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary with annual bonus Hybrid working and flexible hours Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension Tailored career development pathways and CPD support Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with a highly respected consultancy This role would suit a Senior Consultant ready for the next step, or an established Associate looking for a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 60980
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Associate Environmental Director Location: Southampton, Hampshire Sector: Environmental Consultancy Planning & Development Type: Full-time Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE + Benefits) A leading UK multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant / Director to join their expanding Environmental Planning team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a business known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, energy, and regeneration projects nationwide. The Role: As an Associate Consultant, you'll take a strategic lead on environmental planning and EIA projects, managing client relationships and project delivery from inception through to submission and approval. You'll work closely with internal planning, transport, ecology, and engineering teams to provide robust, integrated environmental advice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major development and infrastructure projects Provide expert environmental planning advice to both private and public sector clients Support the preparation of Environmental Statements and technical assessments Manage multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff Oversee client engagement, project finances, and quality assurance About You: Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or related discipline (Master's preferred) Chartered status (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CEnv) or working towards Proven experience managing complex environmental projects, ideally in a consultancy setting Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy, and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary with annual bonus Hybrid working and flexible hours Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension Tailored career development pathways and CPD support Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with a highly respected consultancy This role would suit a Senior Consultant ready for the next step, or an established Associate looking for a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 60980
Job Title: Senior Transport Planner Location: Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Transport Planner to join a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong track record in development planning. You'll be joining a close-knit transport planning team, working on a variety of projects, predominantly residential schemes, but also retail, leisure and commercial developments. Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and junior colleagues, this role will give you the chance to take ownership of projects while mentoring the next generation of planners. Key Responsibilities: Leading and delivering development planning projects. Acting as the link between the Associate Director and junior team members. Supporting, guiding and mentoring junior colleagues. Preparing and reviewing transport assessments, statements, and travel plans. Engaging with clients, stakeholders and local authorities. What's on offer: Competitive salary + annual bonus scheme. 26 days' annual leave. Flexible working arrangements. Professional development support, including networking opportunities with industry bodies (e.g. CIHT, Women in Transport). A collaborative and supportive team environment. About You: Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment. Strong knowledge of development planning, including residential projects. Confident in client liaison and project management. Ability to mentor and support junior team members. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Transport Planner ready to step into a senior role, or an established Senior Transport Planner seeking more responsibility and career progression. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Transport Planner Location: Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Transport Planner to join a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong track record in development planning. You'll be joining a close-knit transport planning team, working on a variety of projects, predominantly residential schemes, but also retail, leisure and commercial developments. Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and junior colleagues, this role will give you the chance to take ownership of projects while mentoring the next generation of planners. Key Responsibilities: Leading and delivering development planning projects. Acting as the link between the Associate Director and junior team members. Supporting, guiding and mentoring junior colleagues. Preparing and reviewing transport assessments, statements, and travel plans. Engaging with clients, stakeholders and local authorities. What's on offer: Competitive salary + annual bonus scheme. 26 days' annual leave. Flexible working arrangements. Professional development support, including networking opportunities with industry bodies (e.g. CIHT, Women in Transport). A collaborative and supportive team environment. About You: Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment. Strong knowledge of development planning, including residential projects. Confident in client liaison and project management. Ability to mentor and support junior team members. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Transport Planner ready to step into a senior role, or an established Senior Transport Planner seeking more responsibility and career progression. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning (North of England) Location: Flexible - offices in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areas Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior-level Planning professional. Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors. You'll be joining one of the UK's top-tier planning consultancies - a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. They're seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence. About the Role: As a senior leader in the team, you'll be responsible for: Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region. Leading high-value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects. Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects. Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts. Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including central and local government, utilities, developers and infrastructure providers. Supporting career progression and technical development of junior team members. Key Projects Include: National infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and major National Highways road programmes. Renewable energy and low carbon schemes including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear. Strategic land and housing projects in partnership with Homes England and local authorities. Planning advisory work to central government and regional growth partnerships. What We're Looking For: RTPI Chartered Planner with a degree or postgrad qualification in Town Planning. Proven experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments. Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure or development projects. Excellent client-facing, commercial and team leadership skills. Ability to lead business development and build strategic relationships. A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Why Join? You'll be part of a business that offers more than just a job - this is a platform for influence, innovation, and leadership in planning. With industry-leading employee networks, ED&I commitments, and flexible working arrangements, this is a place where you can thrive professionally and personally. Whether your background is in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, or client-side advisory - if you're looking to shape the future of planning in a high-impact role, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation. (url removed) or (phone number removed)
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning (North of England) Location: Flexible - offices in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areas Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior-level Planning professional. Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors. You'll be joining one of the UK's top-tier planning consultancies - a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. They're seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence. About the Role: As a senior leader in the team, you'll be responsible for: Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region. Leading high-value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects. Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects. Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts. Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including central and local government, utilities, developers and infrastructure providers. Supporting career progression and technical development of junior team members. Key Projects Include: National infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and major National Highways road programmes. Renewable energy and low carbon schemes including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear. Strategic land and housing projects in partnership with Homes England and local authorities. Planning advisory work to central government and regional growth partnerships. What We're Looking For: RTPI Chartered Planner with a degree or postgrad qualification in Town Planning. Proven experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments. Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure or development projects. Excellent client-facing, commercial and team leadership skills. Ability to lead business development and build strategic relationships. A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Why Join? You'll be part of a business that offers more than just a job - this is a platform for influence, innovation, and leadership in planning. With industry-leading employee networks, ED&I commitments, and flexible working arrangements, this is a place where you can thrive professionally and personally. Whether your background is in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, or client-side advisory - if you're looking to shape the future of planning in a high-impact role, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation. (url removed) or (phone number removed)
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast,Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here's what you'll do: 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 Appraisal; Protected Species Baseline Reports; Ecological Impact Assessments; Habitats Regulations Assessment; and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations; Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of 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 the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research; Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services; Mentor and support both junior staff and peers. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 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 Here's what we're looking for: Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland; Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation; Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.) Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences; A proactive approach to Health and Safety; Mentoring and supporting ecology team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast,Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here's what you'll do: 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 Appraisal; Protected Species Baseline Reports; Ecological Impact Assessments; Habitats Regulations Assessment; and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations; Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of 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 the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research; Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services; Mentor and support both junior staff and peers. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 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 Here's what we're looking for: Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland; Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation; Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.) Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences; A proactive approach to Health and Safety; Mentoring and supporting ecology team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here's what you'll do: 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 Appraisal; Protected Species Baseline Reports; Ecological Impact Assessments; Habitats Regulations Assessment; and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations; Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of 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 the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research; Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services; Mentor and support both junior staff and peers. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 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 Here's what we're looking for: Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland; Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation; Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.) Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences; A proactive approach to Health and Safety; Mentoring and supporting ecology team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here's what you'll do: 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 Appraisal; Protected Species Baseline Reports; Ecological Impact Assessments; Habitats Regulations Assessment; and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations; Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of 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 the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research; Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services; Mentor and support both junior staff and peers. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 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 Here's what we're looking for: Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland; Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation; Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.) Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences; A proactive approach to Health and Safety; Mentoring and supporting ecology team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Director, and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. In this role, you will be the technical lead on a variety of exciting projects. You will support members of the wider team to help in the delivery of the ecological aspects of these projects. You will collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary AECOM team to maximise the beneficial outcomes for nature and our clients. Presently, we are working on a wide range of projects, including: Major infrastructure projects, especially in the renewable energy sectors. A range of other projects which are helping to create a better world, including river restoration/flood management schemes, active travel projects, and urban regeneration. Here's what you'll do: Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients across our 'Celtic & South West' regional team (comprising Scotland, Ireland, Wales and south-west England). Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements. Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues. Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications. Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs. Support the continued development of our technical capabilities. Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 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: Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject. Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, and a holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licences. Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment, as demonstrated by suitable professional experience. Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions. Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologist's and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Director, and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. In this role, you will be the technical lead on a variety of exciting projects. You will support members of the wider team to help in the delivery of the ecological aspects of these projects. You will collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary AECOM team to maximise the beneficial outcomes for nature and our clients. Presently, we are working on a wide range of projects, including: Major infrastructure projects, especially in the renewable energy sectors. A range of other projects which are helping to create a better world, including river restoration/flood management schemes, active travel projects, and urban regeneration. Here's what you'll do: Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients across our 'Celtic & South West' regional team (comprising Scotland, Ireland, Wales and south-west England). Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements. Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues. Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications. Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs. Support the continued development of our technical capabilities. Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 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: Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject. Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, and a holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licences. Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment, as demonstrated by suitable professional experience. Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions. Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Our Highways & Infrastructure team, within our Transportation business line, have a vacancy for an Regional Director / Technical Director with experience in leading the delivery of transportation engineering schemes in our Belfast office. You will be joining our team who are recognised as market leaders in the delivery of major road infrastructure, public transport, rail, greenways and active travel, and that has a track record of delivering high profile and impactful projects across the country. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of over 70 Highways staff in Ireland that are actively involved in the delivery and services to a range of both local and national clients, with projects at all phases of delivery over the next few years. You will be part of the supporting management team for the wider Ireland transportation team of over 150 staff. You will have a proven team leadership, business development, project delivery and business management experience within a commercial environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team. In addition to delivering work within the local office the role will involve working with other AECOM teams in the UK and Ireland. We are therefore seeking candidates who are able to work flexibly across other AECOM offices as projects dictate to support the wider business. Current & Upcoming Projects: RoI Major Transport Projects N4 Mullingar to Longford M21 Adare Bypass Carlow Southern Relief Road & Multi Modal Transport Corridor N3 M50 to Clonee & the N3 Bus Priority and Active Travel Scheme NI Major Transport Projects A24 Ballynahi n ch Bypass Newry Southern Relief Road Asset Management and Renewals TII Standards Commission - Network Asset Management and Maintenance Framework DBFO1 Package 1 Northern Ireland - Technical Advisory Services Greenways and Active Travel Extensive greenway programme for TII and Local Authorities across the country, including Lough Key Greenway in Roscommon, three major greenways in West Cork, the Galway to Oughterard Greenway, and five major greenways in Donegal, (>300km) Large scale complex urban scheme and public realm schemes for Local Authorities across the country. Public Transport Large scale bus infrastructure design projects and bus infrastructure programmes for the National Transport Authority Energy Transition Major HV Cabling and Sub Station projects for Eirgid and ESB, including Rinawade (Liffey Park) GIS, 110kV GIS Substation Kilcarbery, Co. Dublin, and 110kV AIS Substation Clonfad, Co. Meath, and Tuam MV off load + 38kV Onshore Cable Installation -(Cloon, Galway ) Civils input and associated co-ordination for multiple solar farms and windfarms and their associated grid connections, for example the Wexford Hub Solar Farm (33kV and 110KV Cable Installation) Support and development of CoP for various cabling civils specifications for Eirgrid Here's what you'll do: Deliver: The Highways team are responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of projects aimed at improving our streets and places for local authority clients across Ireland. We provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-discipline transportation projects. In addition, we support other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised transportation interface. Oversee: You will be responsible for the appointment of competent discipline lead engineers for technical delivery. Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches. Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation. Ensure Quality: Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, you will hold our clients' hands and overcome problems in unison when they inevitably arise. Provide Health, Safety and Wellness leadership to the district team consistent with AECOM's safety policies and procedures to deliver a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members. Collaborate: Leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver integrated designs and building effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop sound client relationships, being alert to commercial opportunities, identifying emerging opportunities and developing strategies to fully exploit them. Following successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Project Director and Project Manager including monitoring financial performance. Comprehensive training on AECOM's project management system will be provided. Ensure Technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief. Support and monitor team skills and ensure they are up to date with current best practice, techniques, and innovation. Manage career progression of line reports and support with recruitment Support senior management of the Transportation team and deputising for the key Directors in Ireland as required. Development of Client relationships through business development being the key point of contact for meetings and liaison. Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids. Establishing strong working relationships with other internal teams across AECOM's business lines including Streets, Planning, Structures, Water, Power, Landscape. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A successful track record of relevant experience in the management and delivery of complex civils engineering and/or transport engineering projects, particularly sustainable infrastructure projects and roads/traffic engineering projects. Experience in associated design standards for roads and active travel in the UK and Ireland. A good working knowledge of the forms of contract used by clients on the island of Ireland, including the New Engineering Contract and the Government Construction Contracts Committee Public Works Contract. Commercial acumen in relation to the management of opportunities and risks on projects contracts. Preferred Qualification: Relevant degree and will have Chartered status along with membership of a professional institution or ability to achieve similar if moving for other jurisdictions. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities . click apply for full job details
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Our Highways & Infrastructure team, within our Transportation business line, have a vacancy for an Regional Director / Technical Director with experience in leading the delivery of transportation engineering schemes in our Belfast office. You will be joining our team who are recognised as market leaders in the delivery of major road infrastructure, public transport, rail, greenways and active travel, and that has a track record of delivering high profile and impactful projects across the country. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of over 70 Highways staff in Ireland that are actively involved in the delivery and services to a range of both local and national clients, with projects at all phases of delivery over the next few years. You will be part of the supporting management team for the wider Ireland transportation team of over 150 staff. You will have a proven team leadership, business development, project delivery and business management experience within a commercial environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team. In addition to delivering work within the local office the role will involve working with other AECOM teams in the UK and Ireland. We are therefore seeking candidates who are able to work flexibly across other AECOM offices as projects dictate to support the wider business. Current & Upcoming Projects: RoI Major Transport Projects N4 Mullingar to Longford M21 Adare Bypass Carlow Southern Relief Road & Multi Modal Transport Corridor N3 M50 to Clonee & the N3 Bus Priority and Active Travel Scheme NI Major Transport Projects A24 Ballynahi n ch Bypass Newry Southern Relief Road Asset Management and Renewals TII Standards Commission - Network Asset Management and Maintenance Framework DBFO1 Package 1 Northern Ireland - Technical Advisory Services Greenways and Active Travel Extensive greenway programme for TII and Local Authorities across the country, including Lough Key Greenway in Roscommon, three major greenways in West Cork, the Galway to Oughterard Greenway, and five major greenways in Donegal, (>300km) Large scale complex urban scheme and public realm schemes for Local Authorities across the country. Public Transport Large scale bus infrastructure design projects and bus infrastructure programmes for the National Transport Authority Energy Transition Major HV Cabling and Sub Station projects for Eirgid and ESB, including Rinawade (Liffey Park) GIS, 110kV GIS Substation Kilcarbery, Co. Dublin, and 110kV AIS Substation Clonfad, Co. Meath, and Tuam MV off load + 38kV Onshore Cable Installation -(Cloon, Galway ) Civils input and associated co-ordination for multiple solar farms and windfarms and their associated grid connections, for example the Wexford Hub Solar Farm (33kV and 110KV Cable Installation) Support and development of CoP for various cabling civils specifications for Eirgrid Here's what you'll do: Deliver: The Highways team are responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of projects aimed at improving our streets and places for local authority clients across Ireland. We provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-discipline transportation projects. In addition, we support other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised transportation interface. Oversee: You will be responsible for the appointment of competent discipline lead engineers for technical delivery. Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches. Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation. Ensure Quality: Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, you will hold our clients' hands and overcome problems in unison when they inevitably arise. Provide Health, Safety and Wellness leadership to the district team consistent with AECOM's safety policies and procedures to deliver a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members. Collaborate: Leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver integrated designs and building effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop sound client relationships, being alert to commercial opportunities, identifying emerging opportunities and developing strategies to fully exploit them. Following successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Project Director and Project Manager including monitoring financial performance. Comprehensive training on AECOM's project management system will be provided. Ensure Technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief. Support and monitor team skills and ensure they are up to date with current best practice, techniques, and innovation. Manage career progression of line reports and support with recruitment Support senior management of the Transportation team and deputising for the key Directors in Ireland as required. Development of Client relationships through business development being the key point of contact for meetings and liaison. Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids. Establishing strong working relationships with other internal teams across AECOM's business lines including Streets, Planning, Structures, Water, Power, Landscape. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A successful track record of relevant experience in the management and delivery of complex civils engineering and/or transport engineering projects, particularly sustainable infrastructure projects and roads/traffic engineering projects. Experience in associated design standards for roads and active travel in the UK and Ireland. A good working knowledge of the forms of contract used by clients on the island of Ireland, including the New Engineering Contract and the Government Construction Contracts Committee Public Works Contract. Commercial acumen in relation to the management of opportunities and risks on projects contracts. Preferred Qualification: Relevant degree and will have Chartered status along with membership of a professional institution or ability to achieve similar if moving for other jurisdictions. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We 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 At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities . click apply for full job details
