Associate Director - Biodiversity Net Gain

Start here. Grow here.  

Are you ready to join a team of talented BNG specialists and shape the future of the environment? 

Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate BNG Specialist in one of our offices based at Nottingham, Cambridge, Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Bristol and Croydon (other locations across the UK may be considered), and benefit from our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, championing nature-based solutions from large - scale ecological surveys to integrating nature into decision- making and investment planning.

Presently, we are working on a wide range of projects, notably in the power and renewables, infrastructure, environment and transport sectors, as well as collaborating with other technical disciplines such as landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability and drainage. Our recent projects have included several of the largest solar farms to have gained consent in the UK; a cable tunnel below the River Thames; electricity network upgrades in Kent and Suffolk; and masterplanning of new residential developments for local authorities.

In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: Biodiversity Net Gain and Net Benefits for Biodiversity Assessments, Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans, Biodiversity Gain Plans and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Support the BNG team lead and work closely with our Scottish BNG lead
• Lead the planning and delivery of biodiversity inputs for both internal and external clients ;
• Produce and technically review a range of biodiversity assessments;
• Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions;
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public;
• Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research;
• Lead the production of bids and tenders for biodiversity services;
• Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!  

Come grow with us. 

Join our dynamic Natural business with over 150 professionals. Our Ecology team features national and global leaders across the UK and Republic of Ireland, specializing in species licensing, impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. Our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) experts shape policy, guide practical decisions, and foster collaborative designs for positive environmental outcomes.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.