Associate Nature & Biodiversity Consultant

Overview

Lead and deliver UK nature & biodiversity projects, managing teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• technical leadership
• deliverables
• quality assurance
• biodiversity advisory
• client relations

Tasks

-Project management, including resource planning, managing budgets, and contribution to work winning, including the preparation of proposals -Providing senior input into multidisciplinary projects, including liaising across disciplines, presenting findings and recommendations to clients, managing team inputs and being responsible for deliverables -Maintaining and developing the highest standards of technical quality; continuously seeking to develop the discipline through innovation and creativity -Leading, and supporting others to lead, the technical components of complex UK projects -Maintaining productive relationships with key clients to make sure that sustainable levels of new and repeat business are achieved -Supporting the UK Lead with the management of the team. -Taking an active role in the mentorship of the team where appropriate -Advising on biodiversity restoration/enhancement, and the integration of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate change resilience

Requirements

• uk planning
• cieem member
• biodiversity
• infrastructure ecology
• mentoring
• budget management

What You Bring

-A through technical understanding of, and experience in, the UK planning system, ecological legislation and best practice -A client focussed approach and the ability to find solutions to complex ecological issues -Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff to develop their technical and consultancy skills and fostering a positive team culture -Being a full member of CIEEM or similar -Experience in managing resources, budgets and leading the preparation of bids and proposals -Experience of providing ecological services for infrastructure projects, including road and rail schemes -Understanding and experience in the application of Biodiversity Net Gain and how it relates to other ecosystem services, as well as being able to communicate the wider benefits of biodiversity to clients

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Benefits

-Hybrid working arrangements. -3pm finish on the last Friday of the month. -Enhanced parenthood leave policies. -A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring. -Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions -Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. -Generous company pension scheme. -10% Car allowance -A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you. -Attractive salary and benefits package including, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection. -Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.

About Buro Happold

- excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects. - serves a diverse range of sectors. - projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings. - recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. - portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail. - innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies. - delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

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