BNG Consultant

Job Description

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment? We are looking for a Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to deliver BNG assessments for infrastructure and development projects across the UK. The role is flexible across England and Wales and offers a hybrid working model.

• Deliver ecological BNG inputs for internal and external clients.
• Produce and review biodiversity assessments across the UK, including BNG feasibility, design stage reports, Habitat Management Plans and Welsh NBB assessments.
• Work closely with the BNG lead for UK&I to develop the BNG Vision.
• Assist delivery of training to upskill ecologists across the business.
• Support consultation and engagement with clients and stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.
• Help develop technical capabilities and embed innovation and research.
• Collaborate with digital and data teams to advance digital biodiversity tools.
• Contribute to bids and tenders for ecological and BNG services.
• Provide BNG technical support to the wider business.

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject and membership of an appropriate professional institution such as CIEEM.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policy.
• Experience delivering biodiversity assessments as demonstrated by professional experience.
• Experience interpreting UKHabs data and Habitat Condition Assessments.
• Experience reviewing technical work, supporting team members, and bidding/tendering.

Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you meet some of the above requirements or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you.