Principal Habitats Regulations Assessment Consultant
Principal Habitats Regulations Assessment Consultant
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Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment
Join our dynamic Nature team as a Principal Ecologist (or Principal HRA specialist) in our Basingstoke Birmingham Croydon Cambridge Nottingham Newcastle Manchester Belfast Birmingham or Bristol offices (though other locations may be considered) and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM were at the forefront of innovation delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through longterm partnerships with key clients. In particular AECOM has a large and growing business within the field of Habitats Regulations Assessment.
Presently we are working on a wide range of projects including:
- Major infrastructure projects for the water industry
- Renewable energy such as solar farms (including several of the largest solar farms to have gained consent in the UK) coastal defences electricity transmission network reinforcement and recreational infrastructure
- HRAs for many local authority Local Plans Minerals and Waste Plans and Local Transport Plans
Heres what youll do:
- Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex HRA issues;
- Lead and support delivery of highquality HRA consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients including through our check and review processes;
- Lead and support production of HRA reports for Local Plans and Development Consent Orders across the UK and Republic of Ireland and potentially elsewhere in Europe (note this is a predominantly deskbased role but some travel opportunities are available);
- Lead on (or develop your knowledge with a view to leading on) interpretation of noise water quality and air quality data within an HRA context;
- Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs;
- Deliver or assist in delivering expert witness services on Local Plan HRAs and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project Examinations
- Support the continued development of our technical capabilities and reach. Opportunities to assist in providing training to others will be available.
- Lead and support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for HRA services notably in the energy defence local authority strategic planning and water sectors; and
- Oversee plan schedule and organise all phases of HRA project work ensuring necessary resources budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements. This will include direct client contact.
Come grow with us.
If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. This role presents a great opportunity to utilise and enhance your HRA skills to improve your advocacy and expert witness skills (or to develop them if you have no existing experience of expert witness) and to develop your familiarity of the intersection between HRA ecology and other disciplines such as recreational studies air quality assessments and noise modelling. Although the work will be principally focussed on HRA opportunities will exist to undertake and develop skills in other work areas including ecological survey and Environmental Impact Assessment.
And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.
Qualifications :
Ready to push the limits of whats possible
- Experience of leading and managing HRA work as demonstrated by suitable professional experience;
- Experience in workwinning managing projects project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions;
- Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members;
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related).
- A full driving licence and willingness to visit other locations or client premises on company business
Please note that while experienced ecologists who also have HRA expertise are very welcome to apply AECOM is also willing to consider experienced environmental professionals in other disciplines who have considerable HRA knowledge and experience.
We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information :
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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).
About AECOM
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
