Associate Director of Ecology

Role Overview AECOM is hiring an Associate Director of Ecology in Birmingham. This leadership position oversees a team of ecologists and environmental specialists, supporting a range of projects focused on sustainable development and biodiversity. What You Will Do Lead and mentor a team working across multiple ecological and environmental projects. Guide ecological assessments and habitat restoration work. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations on all assigned projects. Promote practices that protect and enhance biodiversity through each stage of project delivery. About the Team The Birmingham-based ecology group at AECOM collaborates on projects that support environmental stewardship and responsible development. The team values practical expertise and a commitment to positive ecological outcomes.

Join AECOM as an Associate Director - Major Projects Ecology Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in leading ecological initiatives within significant projects. Your expertise will guide sustainable practices, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while driving innovative solutions to ecological challenges.

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Director of Procurement to join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend. This pivotal role will involve leading procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal sourcing and best practices within our projects.The successful candidate will play a crucial part in optimizing our procurement processes and will be responsible for contract negotiations, cost management, and risk assessment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across Birmingham.

Role overview AECOM is hiring an Associate Director of Development Infrastructure based in Birmingham. This position combines leadership with direct involvement in infrastructure projects, guiding work from initial planning stages through to delivery. The role requires both strategic thinking and practical oversight to ensure successful project outcomes. Main responsibilities Manage and progress infrastructure development projects, making sure they meet client expectations and comply with regulations. Lead the planning and execution of several initiatives at once, setting direction and priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering cooperation to achieve project goals.

Join Turner Townsend as an Associate Director of Estimating, where you will lead infrastructure projects and collaborate with a team of professionals to deliver exceptional results. Your role will involve overseeing estimating functions, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to the growth of our infrastructure department.

Turner Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Cost Management to join our dynamic team in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing cost management processes and ensuring the financial success of our real estate projects. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and various stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.As an Associate Director, you will lead a team of cost management professionals, providing mentorship and guidance while fostering a collaborative environment. Your expertise will be critical in budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? As the Associate Director of Project Management at Turner Townsend, you will play a pivotal role in leading our project management initiatives within the Infrastructure department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to major projects that shape communities.

Begin your journey with us and expand your horizons.AECOM is on the lookout for an Associate Director in Civil Engineering to lead technical initiatives across various projects for data centre clients. This role encompasses site due diligence, master planning, detailed design, and construction support. Your contributions will be pivotal in fostering business growth, nurturing client relationships, and enhancing AECOM's civil engineering expertise in the data centre market.In this position, you will be part of a Civil Engineering Business Unit, working collaboratively with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, process engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists, and surveyors both in the UK and internationally, all dedicated to our data centre projects.As a representative of AECOM in the Data Centres Market Sector, you will play a crucial role across EMEA and within AECOM Europe and beyond. You will apply your civil engineering knowledge to ensure successful project delivery for our major tech clients, emphasizing technical excellence, resilience, and seamless integration across disciplines. This will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and globally, reinforcing AECOM's standing in the Hyperscale and Co-location data centre markets.Key Responsibilities:Deliver civil engineering technical leadership and design governance for data centre and critical infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to AECOM standards and regulatory frameworks.Oversee and validate civil engineering designs and specifications, devising practical solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, utility infrastructure, and civil engineering tasks related to data centres.Facilitate coordination among civil engineers and technical specialists engaged in our data centre project portfolio, including ground, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers, project managers, architects, and environmental consultants across the UK and our global operations.Enhance client engagement, business development, asset evaluations, and strategies for expansion or upgrades while mentoring civil engineers to bolster AECOM's technical proficiency within the Data Centres sector.Join us and thrive:At AECOM, we offer a range of core and tailored benefits aimed at supporting your future and well-being, designed to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model for optimal work-life balance, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, and dedicated volunteering days.

Join Our Dynamic TeamOur Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team specializes in high voltage (HV) design for electrical power projects operating at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This position is centered on primary plant design for extensive infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks at voltage levels typically ranging from 132 kV to 400 kV. Typical projects encompass feasibility studies, optioneering, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design, and design assurance for both existing and new substations and associated infrastructure.With our continued expansion across a diverse array of projects and clients, we are seeking a seasoned Associate Director - HV Substations (UK) to join our Transmission & Distribution division. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise within a multidisciplinary, innovative team and to contribute to a varied portfolio of pioneering projects. One notable initiative you may engage in is the UK National Grid's Great Grid Partnership, part of a £9 billion enterprise collaboration aimed at connecting clean energy to homes and businesses throughout England and Wales by 2030.Start Here. Grow Here.Key Responsibilities:Facilitate substation technical discussions with clients and internal multidisciplinary teams to establish project scopes, define interfaces, and guarantee successful delivery.Oversee the technical delivery with engineering teams by establishing methodologies, supporting scope comprehension, tracking progress, and performing quality checks on deliverables prior to client submission.Utilize your understanding of the substation project and asset lifecycle from a design perspective to ensure the successful delivery of client projects.Collaborate with the project management team to produce resource forecasts and project timelines.Exhibit commercial awareness in proposal development, manage project costs, and identify new opportunities.Build and maintain client relationships by understanding their requirements and establishing trust, fostering a client-oriented project delivery approach.Champion safety in design practices across all projects.Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff to enhance team capabilities and capacity over time.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Associate Director of Procurement to oversee our Renewable Energy Capital Programmes and Projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead procurement strategies that drive efficiency and sustainability across our diverse projects in the renewable energy sector.Your expertise will help us secure the best resources and services while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. As a key member of our Infrastructure team, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Join Our TeamAt AECOM, our Transport Development Planning and Management Team is at the forefront of delivering innovative projects across the UK and internationally. Engaging in diverse sectors, we are proud to support developments in housebuilding, including visionary planning approvals like the Langarth Garden Village. We collaborate with major organizations such as Jaguar Land Rover, various Universities, and NHS Trusts to enhance their Estates. Our extensive portfolio includes urban regeneration projects like Liverpool Street Station, Cardiff Central Square, and Kings Quarter in Gloucester. For the public sector, we assist numerous Highways Authorities in Development Management and Local Plan preparation. We encourage our staff to broaden their knowledge and experience by working across different sectors.AECOM provides a comprehensive array of services within the Built Environment, promoting collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to unlock significant value for our clients. Our deep expertise enables us to manage complex projects and deliver impactful outcomes. We are also leading the transport work for several Solar Energy Development Consent Orders (DCOs) in the UK, with many more in progress. Alongside our Buildings and Places colleagues, we offer multidisciplinary services for development clients such as Homes England.Your RoleAre you ready to push the limits of what's possible?We are looking for a driven individual to join our well-established Development Planning and Management Team in Birmingham as an Associate Director. Your primary focus will be to lead growth in the West Midlands private sector market, bringing in new projects that enhance connectivity, sustainability, and overall quality of life.About YouWe seek a client-focused Associate Director who can significantly contribute to driving growth in the West Midlands area. You will be part of a high-performing team of Development Planners with a stable workload. This role represents a significant investment in an individual capable of expanding our client base and driving revenue growth. Ideally, you will have a proven track record in business development and team management, taking the lead on project delivery, managing client and stakeholder relationships, coordinating teams, ensuring quality, and achieving outstanding results.The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional, well-connected within the West Midlands development market, and eager to take a lead role in client engagement while managing dynamic teams focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Role overview AECOM seeks an Associate Director of Data Centres to lead high-voltage substation design projects in the UK. This Birmingham-based role calls for leadership in managing complex assignments and supporting a team focused on advancing energy infrastructure for data centres. What you will do Oversee the design and delivery of HV substations tailored for data centre projects Work closely with engineers and project stakeholders to achieve strong technical outcomes Use electrical engineering knowledge to address challenges in the energy sector Requirements Experience in high-voltage substation design and a background in electrical engineering are essential. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are needed to guide projects and support team development. Working at AECOM AECOM emphasizes sustainable solutions and upholds high standards in every project. The company encourages professional growth and values contributions that support the future of energy infrastructure.

Join Ramboll as a Rail Buildings Associate/Director, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our rail infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that deliver innovative solutions while collaborating with a passionate team.

As a Junior Civil Engineer at LaBella Associates, you will collaborate closely with a dynamic team of engineers and CAD technicians on diverse civil engineering projects, particularly focusing on solid waste management and environmental sustainability, right from our Birmingham, Alabama office. You will engage in innovative design challenges that allow you to develop solid waste facilities tailored to the unique needs of our clients, aiming to provide sustainable and cost-effective solutions.The scope of your work will encompass a variety of civil and environmental engineering tasks, including land development, grading, stormwater management, leachate collection and treatment, renewable energy solutions, and organic waste management. Each project presents its own set of challenges, ensuring that your work will be both stimulating and rewarding.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the environment? Join our esteemed Nature team as a Principal Ecologist in Birmingham or any of our other growing locations including Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Bristol, with the advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.At AECOM, we lead the way in ecological innovation, delivering a diverse array of ecology programs through long-standing partnerships with key clients. Our current projects span the power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors, and involve collaboration with various technical disciplines, such as landscape architecture, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Recent accomplishments include overseeing some of the largest consented solar farms in the UK, energy transition projects, habitat regulations assessments for local authorities, and the master planning of new residential developments.Your Role:Provide leadership and support in delivering high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external stakeholders.Plan, schedule, and organize all phases of ecological project work, ensuring resources, budgets, and controls are aligned to meet program and budgetary goals.Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological challenges.Lead and contribute to the production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species license applications.Review and author project deliverables to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality.Contribute to the growth and enhancement of our technical capabilities.Join Us in Making a Difference.Become a part of our dynamic Nature business, which includes approximately 230 experts in arboriculture, forestry, groundwater, surface water, and ecology. Our team features national and global leaders specializing in species licensing, impact assessments, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, and management. At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment that values your contributions.Enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits aimed at supporting your well-being and future, tailored to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our hybrid working model for an optimal work-life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Join our dynamic team this summer as a Solid Waste Engineering Intern! We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented engineering student eager to gain practical experience in solid waste management, environmental compliance, and sustainability efforts. Under the mentorship of seasoned engineers, you will assist with a variety of technical projects, data analysis, and field operations.Key Responsibilities:Support the design, evaluation, and enhancement of solid waste systems, including collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal methods.Conduct field inspections and site assessments at landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities.Analyze environmental data and assist in the creation of technical reports, charts, and presentations.Aid in regulatory compliance activities, including the preparation of permit applications and necessary documentation.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sustainability and waste reduction projects.Perform GIS mapping and spatial analysis related to waste management infrastructure and service areas.Engage in stakeholder meetings and contribute to project planning and development.

Join Evelyn Partners as the Director of Financial Planning, where you will lead strategic financial initiatives and drive growth across the organization. We are looking for a results-oriented professional who can provide visionary leadership, guiding our financial planning processes to support our ambitious goals.

Join Ramboll as the Director of Critical Systems, where you will lead innovative projects and strategic initiatives in critical infrastructure. This senior leadership role provides an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our critical systems portfolio.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior/Principal Ecologist at Ramboll Group, a leading global engineering, design, and consultancy company. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality ecological assessments and providing expert advice on biodiversity and environmental sustainability. You will collaborate with diverse teams, engage with clients, and contribute to innovative projects that make a positive impact on the environment.

Join our highly skilled team at AECOM as a Senior Ecologist. In this role, you will lead ecological assessments and contribute to innovative environmental solutions. Your expertise will play a vital part in ensuring sustainable development and compliance with environmental regulations.