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Buro Happold

UK Nature & Biodiversity Lead

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Buro Happold
Innovative engineering consultancy providing creative solutions across various sectors globally.
Lead and mentor the UK Nature and Biodiversity team, develop and deliver holistic nature-based solutions for clients.
17d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ 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
technical leadership
project scoping
figurehead
growth strategy
team growth
project acquisition
  • Working with the Nature and Biodiversity leadership team to develop a strategy for growing our corporate biodiversity and strategic nature-positive work.
  • Leading, and supporting others to lead the technical components of complex UK projects
  • Maintaining and developing the highest standards of technical quality; continuously seeking to develop the discipline through innovation and creativity
  • Project scoping and reporting for corporate strategies
  • Acting as an internal and external figurehead for technical and advisory leadership for different service offers
  • Identifying and pursuing appropriate opportunities and overseeing successful submission of proposals
  • Overseeing and implementing the UK Nature and Biodiversity team’s growth strategy
  • Taking ownership of the UK teams’ financial performance, and managing change when difficulties are identified
  • Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
  • Leading the successful growth of a team and/or new service offers
  • Actively seeking out and securing new projects which will lead to profitable work
  • Leading and mentoring UK ecology staff and maintaining the team’s innovative and positive culture
What you bring
ecological impact assessments
biodiversity net gain
habitat management
coach/mentor
nature-based solutions
problem-solving
  • Extensive experience of advising on scheme design in relation to ecological impacts and biodiversity net gain, ecological impact assessments, habitat management and monitoring plans, and habitat regulations assessments
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff to develop their technical and consultancy skills and fostering a positive team culture
  • TNFD assessments, ESRS4 under CSRD, SBTN and GRI 101 project-based nature-positive / net gain strategies, targets, and performance indicators
  • Experience of providing ecological services for infrastructure projects, including road and rail schemes
  • Experience in providing company or portfolio level technical input on corporate strategies, strategic guidance on landscape-scale projects, and nature-related disclosure framework reporting, including:
  • 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
  • Knowledge and experience of the sectors in which ecology work is carried out in the UK and a strong awareness of recent developments in the ecology sector, including biodiversity net gain, off-site credits and nature-based solutions.
  • A client focussed approach and the ability to find solutions to complex ecological issues
  • Experience in developing innovative solutions to address complex project requirements
Benefits
  • 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
  • Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
  • 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.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • 10% Car allowance
  • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
  • Attractive salary and benefits package including, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
  • Generous company pension scheme.
  • 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.
  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
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.
Culture + Values
  • 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.
Environment + Sustainability
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
Inclusion & Diversity
  • 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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