Location
Central London, with opportunities across Manchester, Basingstoke, Croydon, Bristol, Cambridge, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Birmingham and other UK locations. Flexible hybrid working model available.

Hours
Full Time

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 sustainability. You will deliver biodiversity net gain assessments for infrastructure and development projects across the UK, working on high-profile projects such as National Grid’s new electrical transmission line, the TransPennine Route Upgrade, blue and green hydrogen production facilities, solar farms, water and highways projects. This role offers a supportive environment with internal and external training, mentoring, and coaching to help you grow professionally.

Key responsibilities include producing and reviewing biodiversity assessments including BNG feasibility and design stage reports, working closely with the UK&I BNG lead to develop the BNG Vision, upskilling ecologists across the business, supporting client and stakeholder engagement, driving technical innovation, collaborating with digital and data teams on biodiversity tools, leading bids and tenders for ecological services, and mentoring junior staff and peers.

At AECOM, you will be part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals committed to delivering a better world through innovative infrastructure solutions. Our Nature business includes around 150 experts across the UK and Ireland, ranging from species licence holders to leaders in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, and management. We foster an inclusive, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued and your career development is supported through flexible working, technical networks, AECOM University, and volunteering opportunities.

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 preparing bids and tenders.

About you
Passionate about innovation and environmental sustainability, you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring others. You are motivated to contribute to the development of technical capabilities and embrace new digital tools. You value diversity and inclusion and bring a positive, proactive attitude to your work.

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in ecology or a related subject.
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution.