Associate Nature & Biodiversity Consultant
Buro Happold
Lead UK nature & biodiversity projects, strategy, and team development
17 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics Consulting
Sustainability Consulting
Project Management
Strategic/Management Consulting
Environmental Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Air and Rail
Commercial
Cultural
Education
Government (US)
Healthcare
Major Infrastructure
Science and technology
Role
What you would be doing
project management
technical leadership
multidisciplinary
client interaction
biodiversity advisory
team mentorship
- Providing senior input into multidisciplinary projects, including liaising across disciplines, presenting findings and recommendations to clients, managing team inputs and being responsible for deliverables
- Project management, including resource planning, managing budgets, and contribution to work winning, including the preparation of proposals
- Maintaining and developing the highest standards of technical quality; continuously seeking to develop the discipline through innovation and creativity
- Taking an active role in the mentorship of the team where appropriate
- Leading, and supporting others to lead, the technical components of complex UK projects
- Advising on biodiversity restoration/enhancement, and the integration of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate change resilience
- 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.
What you bring
cieem
problem solving
planning system
coaching
biodiversity
budget management
- Being a full member of CIEEM or similar
- A client focussed approach and the ability to find solutions to complex ecological issues
- A through technical understanding of, and experience in, the UK planning system, ecological legislation and best practice
- Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff to develop their technical and consultancy skills and fostering a positive team culture
- 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
- Experience in managing resources, budgets and leading the preparation of bids and proposals
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
- 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
- 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.
- 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.
- 10% Car allowance
- Generous company pension scheme.
- 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.
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Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.
20+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.
- 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.
- We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
- We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
- We embrace diversity of thought and background.
- We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
- We encourage continuous learning and development.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
2030 Goal
Net Zero Carbon Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,
- helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
- offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
- actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
- integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits
- Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
- We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
- To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.
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