Biodiversity Manager - Infrastructure Project

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainability is seeking a Biodiversity Manager to lead biodiversity net gain (BNG) initiatives. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, supporting assessments, and implementing best practices in biodiversity management. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field and be chartered or working towards it, with a focus on infrastructures like rail or highways. The role allows for flexible working arrangements, promoting inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Conservation, or related subject is essential.
• Chartership with CIEEM or working towards it preferred.
• Practical experience in infrastructure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of delivery of BNG Plans across programmes.
• Support stakeholder engagement for biodiversity offsets opportunities.
• Conduct biodiversity net gain assessments and oversee mitigation strategies.

Skills

Biodiversity Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability Practices

GIS Mapping

Reporting

Education

Degree in Ecology, Conservation, or related subject

Chartership with CIEEM or working towards it

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise

• Integrity - Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You'll be responsible for:

• Lead the development of delivery of BNG Plans across programme to drive 10% BNG. This includes agreeing project outcomes and ensuring their delivery by the project team.

• Be a technical expert and promote innovation in the area of biodiversity.

• At the same time this person should be a pro-active generalist, able to cover all major issues of sustainability with all relevant stakeholders.

• Support work winning through bid support, innovation, client liaison, and external profile-raising of Mace/Mace services.

• Monitor, assure, manage and update the requirements of the BNG Plan, including the biodiversity management process, performance measures, and KPIs.

• Implement assurance to the latest DEFRA standards on biodiversity net gain.

• Support and lead stakeholder engagement for biodiversity offsets opportunities in conjunction with delivery partners, communications teams, sponsors, local authorities, and special interest groups.

• Work collaboratively with technical authorities to share knowledge on biodiversity management.

• Support the delivery and update of the sustainability strategy document.

• Support environmental and social appraisals (ESA) for the programme if required.

• Embed sustainability requirements and relevant standards with delivery partners.

• Identify and celebrate sustainability best practices and successes.

• Coordinate regular biodiversity reporting and Power BI reporting.

• Chair periodic biodiversity forums with delivery partners to drive performance on delivering BNG.

• Undertake biodiversity assurance activities when required.

• Support enhanced environment steering groups, reporting into periodic performance reviews to engage partners in biodiversity opportunities and management.

• Manage correct reporting of biodiversity data with DEFRA's latest methodology.

• Advise on biodiversity offset options and likely impacts for programme-wide interventions.

• Develop and deliver training across the programme as required.

• Carry out extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys on sites, and BREEAM reports for key clients.

• Participate in early design layout workshops, applying mitigation hierarchy principles.

• Support colleagues with the commissioning of ecology surveys, including preparing technical scopes for sub-consultants.

• Provide land management advice, habitat restoration advice, and oversee habitat creation projects.

• Conduct biodiversity net gain assessments, including the use of biodiversity metrics and design and delivery of net gain solutions.

• Perform GIS mapping.

• Write and carry out technical assurance reviews of ecology reports.

• Advise clients on delivering their strategic ecology priorities, including writing policies and developing portfolio/estate-wide strategies.

• Work with project teams to deliver best practices in protecting and enhancing ecology.

• Support work-winning through bids, solutioning, client liaison, and raising the company's profile externally.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in Ecology, Conservation, or related subject.

• Chartership (or actively working towards Chartership) with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

• Practical experience in the following sectors would be beneficial: Infrastructure (e.g., rail or highways).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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