Marine Lead - Consenting

We are recruiting an experienced Technical Director to join our Environment & Sustainability business and deliver our increasing portfolio of offshore wind and marine renewables and net zero projects plus marine fibre optic cables for the high tech industry. As we are a national team, we are flexible in terms of office location - this includes offices in Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington . However, do get in touch if this does not work for you because, for the right candidate, we'll explore other options. We would welcome interest from candidates looking for either a part-time or full-time position.

AECOM is working on a number of offshore wind, interconnector and port consent applications and energy is a global growth priority sector for us. We are excited to grow our team and project portfolio across the marine sector. You will lead our growing team and be responsible for continued growth and delivery of existing and new projects in this important market.

We are particularly successful delivering large scale NSIPs and would particularly welcome experience of the DCO regime. We are a founding member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) EIA Quality Mark, whilst everything we do aligns with our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

As a Technical Director you'll lead consenting inputs to large-scale development projects that are transforming our infrastructure. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience in:

• Leading and delivering: DCOs and Marine Consents, with a technical background in EIA, stakeholder engagement or planning for the marine sector; and


• Business Development: leading the growth of the sector through engagement with existing and potential clients, identifying opportunities for growth and leading winning tenders.


As a Technical Director you'll direct the day-to-day project manager for marine projects. You will also play an instrumental role in helping to seek out and secure new commissions, and be actively engaged in client relationship management.

You will work daily with our established Environmental Impact, Planning and Stakeholder teams. You will work collaboratively with our engineering teams to deliver a sector approach to business development and project delivery. You will:

• Lead: multidisciplinary consenting inputs across a wide range of projects, supporting projects to gain consent


• Direct: the preparation of reports such as environmental assessments and other reports required to support marine consents. Direct resources, delegating activities, monitoring and managing project budgets (with support as applicable)


• Collaborate: Work as part of integrated design teams deliver benefits across the engineering and consenting aspects of projects. Working in partnership with internal supply teams and members of the wider business


• Client engagement: Lead business opportunities and associated fee and technical proposal development


• Grow: lead the growth of the marine sector resulting in increased market share


• Mentor: Supporting staff development and mentoring


• Champion: Promoting AECOM's environmental services to both internal and external audiences


If you do not currently have this experience, we are also happy to help you move into this sector if you have an interest to diversify and transition your skillset and your skills are transferable.

Become part of our Environment, Water & Energy (EWE) Business Line which was formed to harness the collective power of our multidisciplinary teams, integrating our expertise in Environment, Water, and Energy to provide clients with comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions. 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, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.