Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist

AECOM
Liverpool
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Mentoring","Teamwork","Collaboration"]

Lead Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments for UK infrastructure and development projects, mentoring ecologists, bidding for ecological services, and collaborating with digital/data teams to advance BNG capabilities across the UK.

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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, mentoring ecologists, bidding for ecological services, and collaborating with digital/data teams to advance BNG capabilities across the UK.
Location: Liverpool
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG) inputs for both 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
  • •Work closely with our BNG lead for UK&I to develop the BNG Vision as biodiversity grows across the UK
  • •Upskill ecologists across the business
  • •Support consultation and engagement with clients and project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid Working

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
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipMentoringTeamworkCollaboration
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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