Ecologist Leadership Role

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom AECOM Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead our team in delivering high-quality biodiversity inputs and assessments for infrastructure and development projects across the UK.


As a key member of our Nature business, you will provide strategic direction and leadership for biodiversity net gain initiatives, ensuring alignment with national and local planning policies and legislation.


Your responsibilities will include:



  • Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for biodiversity net gain initiatives, ensuring alignment with national and local planning policies and legislation.
  • Project Delivery: Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality biodiversity inputs and assessments for infrastructure and development projects.
  • Technical Expertise: Serve as the technical authority on biodiversity net gain, green infrastructure, ecosystem services, and natural capital.
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the checking and approval of proposals, reports, and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols and standards.
  • Client Engagement: Engage and communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to promote the benefits and importance of biodiversity, green infrastructure, and ecosystem services.
  • Mentorship and Development: Manage and mentor junior staff, fostering their technical and professional growth within the field of biodiversity and environmental management.
  • Data Management: Lead the electronic capture, analysis, and presentation of biodiversity data, ensuring accuracy and relevance for project requirements.
  • Environmental Advocacy: Advocate for and implement best practices in biodiversity and natural capital within project designs to achieve positive environmental outcomes.

If you are passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we welcome your application.


AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We are committed to creating sustainable legacies for generations to come.


We offer a range of benefits, including career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment.


About AECOM


AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and a global leader in infrastructure consulting. We deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle, from advisory, planning, and design to construction management.


Our team is driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities.


Qualifications


To be successful in this role, you will require:



  • A comprehensive knowledge of the UK planning system, relevant policies, and legislation.
  • Technical proficiency in biodiversity assessments and reports.
  • Experience in managing multidisciplinary schemes, project management, and quality assurance.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

We celebrate diversity 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 at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com.


How to Apply


If you meet the requirements for this role, please submit your application through our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

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