Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist

AECOM
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving","Mentoring"]

Lead biodiversity net gain (BNG) assessments for UK infrastructure projects, delivering BNG inputs, feasibility and design-stage reports, and reviews. Mentor ecologists, support bids and tenders, engage with clients and planning authorities, and advance digital biodiversity tools in collaboration with data teams. Hybrid role across multiple UK offices with opportunities to influence policy and major energy/environment projects.

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Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead biodiversity net gain (BNG) assessments for UK infrastructure projects, delivering BNG inputs, feasibility and design-stage reports, and reviews. Mentor ecologists, support bids and tenders, engage with clients and planning authorities, and advance digital biodiversity tools in collaboration with data teams. Hybrid role across multiple UK offices with opportunities to influence policy and major energy/environment projects.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver ecological BNG inputs for internal and external clients; prepare and technically review BNG feasibility and design reports, NBB assessments and BNG assessments.
  • •Collaborate with the BNG lead for UK&I to shape the evolution of the BNG strategy across the UK.
  • •Upskill ecologists across the business and mentor junior staff and peers.
  • •Support consultation and engagement with clients and planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.
  • •Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological and BNG services and contribute to the development of technical capabilities and digital tools.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject, and a membership of an appropriate professional institution
  • •Experience of leading BNG assessments on large scale infrastructure projects; as demonstrated by suitable professional experience
  • •Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and policy
  • •Experience of interpreting UKHabs data and Habitat Condition Assessments
  • •Experience of reviewing technical work, supporting wider team members, and bidding/tendering
Experience:EcologyBNGInfrastructureEnvironment
Education:Bachelor's in Ecology
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingMentoring
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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