BNG Consultant in Croydon

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist, with flexible office locations across England and Wales, and take advantage of 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.

Our BNG team is working on a range of projects across the UK, such as rail projects including the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), nationally significant blue and green hydrogen production facilities, solar farm projects, in addition to various water and highways projects. In this role, you will deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG) assessments for infrastructure and development projects across the UK. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Work on delivery of ecological BNG inputs for both internal and external clients;
• Produce and technically review a range of biodiversity assessments across the UK including BNG feasibility and design stage reports, Habitat Management Plans, and Welsh NBB assessments;
• Work closely with our BNG lead for UK&I to continue developing our BNG Vision as the area of biodiversity develops across the UK;
• Assist delivery of training to upskill ecologists across the business;
• Support consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public;
• Assist with the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research;
• Work closely with our digital and data teams to continue development of our digital biodiversity tools;
• Input into bids and tenders for ecological and BNG services;
• Support the wider business with BNG technical queries.

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.

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

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject, and a membership of an appropriate professional institution (such as CIEEM);
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policy;
• Experience of delivering biodiversity assessments as demonstrated by suitable professional experience;
• Experience of interpreting UKHabs data and Habitat Condition Assessments;
• Experience of reviewing technical work, supporting wider team members, and bidding/tendering.

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.

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!

For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).

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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. 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.

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.

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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.