Senior Biodiversity Consultant (International Projects)

at  BuroHappold Engineering

DO YOU HAVE A FLARE FOR THE COMPLEX? IF SO, WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN PRINCIPAL OR SENIOR ECOLOGIST TO JOIN OUR EXPANDING TEAM OF INTERNATIONAL BIODIVERSITY SPECIALISTS.

This role can be based in any of our UK offices (Bath, London, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh) with hybrid working arrangements to suit, and can be offered on a permanent or contract basis.
Type of contract
Permanent
Grade
Senior
Area of Expertise
Cities
Region
UK
Office / Project Location
Manchester, London, Leeds, Bath, Edinburgh
Ref No
8313
In this role, you will be able to be part of a small team that has a key influence on the outcomes of a wide variety of diverse and interesting projects internationally. As well as being responsible for ensuring best ecological practice is embedded across all of the projects that we work on, this is an opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to work on projects that aim to secure climate resilient cities, protect critical habitats and ecological corridors, embed ecosystem restoration into strategic plans, and support clients with their biodiversity targets and climate strategies.

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

Buro Happold values individual’s flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application

• Providing ecological input to design teams on projects involving regional and strategic plans and environmental zoning, restoration and offsetting, biodiversity strategies, masterplans and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Working within multidisciplinary teams, including liaising across disciplines, presenting findings and recommendations to clients, and managing / coordinating team inputs.
• Defining ecological survey requirements, consulting with species’ experts (we routinely work with IUCN experts on our international projects) and managing sub-consultants to conduct surveys.
• Advising on the integration of green infrastructure and other nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate resilience measures.
• Advising on the implementation of international best practice such as the International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standard 6 relating to biodiversity (it is recognised that candidates may not already have this experience, and full training and support can be provided).
• Preparing technical reports and presentations Project management, including resource planning, managing budgets, and contribution to work winning, including the development of proposals.
• Management and mentoring of more junior team members.