At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead biodiversity initiatives and shape environmental policies for impactful projects.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid work, career development, and personalised benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive team with opportunities for mentorship and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the environment while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in ecology or related field; experience in biodiversity assessments.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
Are you ready to join a team of talented BNG specialists and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Technical Director or Associate Director (BNG Specialist) in one of our offices based at any of our AECOM offices in the UK&I, and benefit from our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, championing nature-based solutions from large-scale ecological surveys to integrating nature into decision-making and investment planning.
In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as:
- Biodiversity Net Gain and Net Benefits for Biodiversity Assessments
- Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans
- Biodiversity Gain Plans and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Provide strategic leadership on BNG (and similar policies) across UK&I (Technical Director)
- Lead our BNG offer across England (Associate Director)
- Lead the planning and delivery of biodiversity inputs for both internal and external clients
- Produce and technically review a range of biodiversity assessments
- 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 biodiversity services
- Mentor and support both junior staff and peers
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
- Excellent knowledge of relevant biodiversity legislation and policy, and reporting skills
- Experience of leading and managing biodiversity assessments (major planning applications and DCO submissions)
- Experience in managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tendering
- Experience of reviewing/verifying 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.
Remote Lead BNG Ecologist in Telford employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world through innovative infrastructure solutions and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. Our flexible hybrid working model allows you to balance your professional and personal life while being part of a dynamic team of experts dedicated to making a positive environmental impact. With access to extensive training opportunities and a diverse range of projects, AECOM is an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in ecology and sustainability.
