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

Hours
Flexible hybrid working model

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 schemes 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 to help you grow professionally.

Your responsibilities will include producing and technically reviewing biodiversity assessments such as BNG feasibility and design stage reports, working closely with the UK&I BNG lead to develop the company’s BNG vision, upskilling ecologists, supporting client and stakeholder engagement, and driving innovation through research and digital biodiversity tools. You will also 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 of over 50,000 professionals dedicated to delivering projects that create positive and tangible impacts worldwide. 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 and forward-thinking culture 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 impact, you are motivated to turn bold ideas into reality. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy mentoring others, and are committed to continuous professional development. You value diversity and inclusion and bring a proactive, solution-focused approach to your work.

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