Biodiversity Lead - Infrastructure
Mace
Lead biodiversity net gain delivery and strategy for major infrastructure projects.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
7,271 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Transport
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Logistics
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
business development
net gain
sustainability
tech leadership
bid development
knowledge transfer
- Drive business development initiatives in the sustainability and infrastructure sectors, identifying opportunities for growth and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts.
- Support clients in defining and achieving overall environmental performance objectives, including biodiversity and nature-based solutions for climate change.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight of Biodiversity delivery, including the biodiversity management processes, performance measures, and KPIs, ensuring delivery of best practice in terms of sustainability, biodiversity and environmental management.
- Lead the development and implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain plans and client-specific biodiversity requirements, in alignment with latest UK legal and planning requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to consultants and junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture within the sustainability team.
- Champion environmental legacy outcomes, including biodiversity, ensuring sustainability is embedded beyond project completion through innovative practices, stakeholder engagement, and measurable long-term benefits.
- Support delivery of the wider Responsible Business business plan, working in collaboration with market and service leads to achieve strategic growth objectives.
- Lead work-winning and bidding activities, developing compelling propositions and methodologies for infrastructure clients.
- Contribute to service development and thought leadership, shaping Mace’s approach to delivering biodiversity and nature-based solutions services in the infrastructure sector.
- Establish and implement upskilling and knowledge transfer programmes to embed biodiversity and nature awareness and capability within client organisations and delivery teams.
What you bring
business development
client-facing
chartered
legal knowledge
biodiversity
postgraduate
- Experience in business development, bidding, and strategic market growth.
- Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles, including influencing senior stakeholders and building long-term relationships.
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or Full Chartered Member of ISEP (formally, IEMA) or Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is desirable.
- Strong working knowledge of the UK legal and planning system with respect to BNG, environmental assessment and management, including natural capital standards and 10% Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
- Or, Postgraduate qualification in a related or adjacent field (e.g., Environmental Management, Climate Policy, or Infrastructure Planning) is desirable.
- Proven experience of leading biodiversity delivery on complex infrastructure or capital projects.
- Undergraduate degree in an ecology, conservation, environmental, sustainability, or infrastructure-related discipline (e.g., Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, or similar).
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Company
Overview
$1.94B Revenue
Annual Income
Achieved $1.94 billion in revenue and $22 million in net income in 2022.
70 Countries
Global Presence
Operates across five continents and over 70 countries.
2023 Expansion
Strategic Focus
Refocused on core consultancy and construction by divesting its facilities-management arm.
- Founded in 1990 by ex-Bovis professionals aiming to overhaul a confrontational construction sector.
- Headquartered in London.
- Delivers iconic projects such as skyscrapers and transport networks.
- Known for projects like the London Eye, The Shard, and Dubai’s record-breaking Ferris wheel.
- Specializes in sectors including arts, defence, energy & utilities, transport, and stadiums.
- Blends consultancy services with hands-on construction delivery.
- Managing programs such as Ontario’s Metrolinx rail tunnel.
- We are collaborative and work as one team, with shared goals and a focus on performance.
- We are committed to delivering the highest quality, with a focus on excellence in everything we do.
- We operate with integrity and transparency, building trust through honesty and respect.
- We put people first, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and personal development.
- We innovate and embrace change, constantly seeking better ways to do things.
- We act responsibly and sustainably, considering the impact of our actions on future generations.
By 2025
Net Zero Carbon Emissions Commitment
The company has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions, marking a significant milestone in their sustainability efforts.
- Focuses on reducing carbon emissions across all operations, including projects and office spaces.
- Works with clients to deliver sustainable solutions and reduce environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Signatory of the UK Green Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.
- Environmental strategy includes reducing waste, energy consumption, and water usage.
- Implemented rigorous monitoring and reporting systems to track and measure sustainability performance across all operations.
30% Women
in Senior Leadership Roles
Target percentage of women in senior leadership roles by 2025.
50% Diverse Hires
New Hires from Diverse Backgrounds
Target percentage of new hires coming from diverse backgrounds by 2025.
Closing Pay Gap
Goal by 2025
Aim to eliminate the gender pay gap by 2025.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace reflecting the communities they serve.
- Invests in leadership programs to support women and underrepresented groups in the construction industry.
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