Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist

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

Lead Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments for UK infrastructure and development projects, delivering ecologically robust reports, mentoring junior staff, and driving innovative biodiversity tools. Collaborate with UK&I leads, bid teams, and clients to shape BNG strategy across multiple locations, while supporting training and upskilling of ecologists.

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3 months ago

Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments for UK infrastructure and development projects, delivering ecologically robust reports, mentoring junior staff, and driving innovative biodiversity tools. Collaborate with UK&I leads, bid teams, and clients to shape BNG strategy across multiple locations, while supporting training and upskilling of ecologists.
Location: Manchester
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG) inputs for internal and external clients
  • •Produce and technically review a range of biodiversity assessments including BNG feasibility and design stage reports, NBB assessments and BNG assessments
  • •Collaborate with the BNG lead for UK&I to develop the BNG Vision and advance biodiversity practices across the UK
  • •Upskill ecologists across the business and mentor junior staff
  • •Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological and BNG services and support client engagement

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkVolunteering Days

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:EcologyEnvironmentBNGInfrastructure
Education:Bachelor's in Ecology
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingTeamwork
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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