Environmental sustainability manager leading biodiversity initiatives across UK and Ireland for BAM. Supporting ecological efforts and promoting nature-positive practices in construction and infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
Champion a culture of continual improvement in BAM’s nature-positive journey, collaborating closely with the Head of Nature and the wider business.
Lead and support biodiversity initiatives across the UK & Ireland Division, working in an agile way to meet evolving business needs.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate ecological and biodiversity considerations into projects, including compliance with relevant environmental regulations and protected species legislation.
Provide hands-on ecological support to project teams on the ground, including early design advice, site visits, and practical input during construction.
Support horizon scanning of government policy, industry developments, and future legislation related to biodiversity and ecosystems (e.g., BNG, protected species licencing, land use change, habitat protection, ecosystem services, nature-based solutions, EIA/CEMP requirements).
Drive implementation of nature-positive initiatives in partnership with colleagues across Enabling Services and project teams, promoting best practice and innovative approaches throughout the project and service lifecycle.
Work closely with Procurement to embed nature-friendly supply chain arrangements and support other sustainability priorities through responsible sourcing.
Provide input into work-winning activities, including client engagement and the preparation of nature-related bid responses and collateral.
Support the development of policies, processes, and tools that deliver BAM UK&I’s Nature Positive Plan and enable effective biodiversity data measurement, analysis, and reporting.
Represent BAM at relevant industry forums and supply chain events, raising the company’s profile in biodiversity and sustainability.
Contribute to internal and regulatory sustainability reporting (such as CSRD and TNFD), focused primarily on biodiversity.
Help build awareness and capability across the business through webinars, workshops, bulletins, training, and guidance materials.
Requirements
Willingness to travel frequently across the UK and Ireland to support project teams and visit operational sites.
Strong technical knowledge and experience in biodiversity and nature-based solutions, with expertise in one or more areas such as BNG, protected species licensing, landscape management, habitat creation, or nature-positive strategies.
Experience of ecological assessment processes and compliance with relevant UK and Ireland environmental legislation.
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary project teams, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
Strong understanding of current and emerging policies, strategies, and industry approaches in biodiversity and nature conservation.
Significant experience gained through similar roles across the private and/or public sector.
Ability to organise workload and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present confidently to internal and external audiences.
Strong influencing and networking skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and building collaborative partnerships.
Ability to apply sustainability concepts beyond biodiversity, including climate adaptation, carbon, and sustainable procurement.
Commercial awareness of nature-related risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements.
Strong self-motivation, with the ability to identify and implement nature-enhancing solutions.
A good working knowledge of biodiversity challenges in the construction and built environment sectors.
A relevant degree qualification and professional membership of ISEP, CIEEM, or a similar professional body.
Passion for nature conservation and commitment to delivering measurable improvements.
Benefits
Competitive salary
A wide range of family friendly policies
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
Job title
Environmental Sustainability Manager – Nature Lead
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