Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist - Hybrid

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead BNG assessments across major infrastructure projects.

The role spans Manchester and multiple UK locations with a flexible hybrid working model. You will deliver ecological BNG inputs, review diverse biodiversity reports, and mentor ecologists while supporting client engagement and project tenders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on delivery of ecological 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 continue to develop our BNG Vision as the area of biodiversity develops across the UK;
• Work on the upskilling of ecologists across the business;
• Support 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;
• Work closely with our digital and data teams to continue development of our digital biodiversity tools;
• Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological and BNG services;
• Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.

Skills

BNG assessments

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

UKHabs data interpretation

Education

Ecology degree

Professional membership

Job description

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead BNG assessments across major infrastructure projects.

The role spans Manchester and multiple UK locations with a flexible hybrid working model. You will deliver ecological BNG inputs, review diverse biodiversity reports, and mentor ecologists while supporting client engagement and project tenders.