Location
Exeter (with opportunities across Manchester, Basingstoke, Croydon, Bristol, Cambridge, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Birmingham and other UK locations)

Hours
Full Time - Flexible hybrid working model available

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as a Principal Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist and help shape the future of environmental consultancy. You will deliver biodiversity net gain assessments for infrastructure and development projects across the UK, working on high-profile projects including electrical transmission lines, rail upgrades, hydrogen production facilities, solar farms, water and highways projects. This role offers a supportive environment with internal and external training, mentoring, and coaching. You will produce and technically review biodiversity assessments, work closely with the UK&I BNG lead to develop the BNG Vision, support client and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the development of technical capabilities and digital biodiversity tools. Additionally, you will lead bids and tenders for ecological and BNG services and mentor junior staff and peers. At AECOM, you will be part of a global team dedicated to delivering projects that create positive, tangible impacts while enjoying a flexible work-life balance and a range of personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being.

Experience
- Proven experience leading BNG assessments on large-scale infrastructure projects
- Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and policy
- Experience interpreting UKHabs data and Habitat Condition Assessments
- Experience reviewing technical work, supporting team members, and contributing to bids and tenders

About you
Passionate about innovation and environmental impact, you are a collaborative team player who thrives in a forward-thinking, inclusive environment. You are motivated to mentor others and contribute to the continuous development of technical capabilities and digital tools within the business.

Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or a related subject and membership of an appropriate professional institution.