Biodiversity Nature Recovery Lead[1109847]

Binnies; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental firm in the UK is seeking a Biodiversity Nature Recovery Lead to drive ecological assessments and habitat restoration initiatives. The role involves leading teams, engaging with stakeholders, and innovating ecological practices to enhance biodiversity outcomes. Preferred candidates will have a strong background in ecology, experience with NSIPs, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological leadership and assessments on major projects.
• Proven ability in working with regulators and stakeholders.
• Chartered or eligible for Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological oversight and development within the Environment Team.
• Provide technical input for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Support business development and delivery of ecological projects.

Skills

Ecological assessment

Project management

Communication

Innovation

Biodiversity Net Gain

Education

Ecological/environmental related degree

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

You would be a key part of our national Environmental team and work with our ecologists, landscape architects, project managers and other specialists to drive the quality of our designs and assessments. You would take on high profile ecological assessment advice roles in large scale Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, as well as supporting the growth and development of a range of smaller-scale habitat creation and restoration opportunities, from pilot projects through to on-the-ground delivery.

We are already developing new approaches through our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), GIS and Digital Ecology specialists to optimise the use of technology in collecting data this role would have significant engagement and oversight of this work.

Depending on your skill sets and interest there would also be the opportunity to also undertake wider ecological assessment, design and survey work depending on your background.

You would be welcome in one of our offices and preferably in the South of the UK (Redhill, Bradford on Avon/Bristol), but we are open to candidates from across the country and offer hybrid or remote working.

Binnies is a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute) and hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark, which is a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery.

About the Role

To be the Binnies Nature Recovery Lead, the role would involve:

• Taking a leading position in this topic area for technical oversight and development for Ecology within the Environment Team.
• Taking responsibility for Ecology oversight of emerging work in the Binnies portfolio including habitat restoration, wetland creation, habitat creation and providing foresight and connections to Binnies specialist staff.
• Providing technical specialist input to Plan and Project-level Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) on larger projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
• Maintaining oversight of ‘BNG+’ where land management advice, habitat banking and integration into wider landscape design or habitat restoration are needed beyond statutory compliance and requires dedicated and experienced oversight, supporting our dedicated BNG and botanical survey staff.
• Providing support and advice on design of habitat restoration/creation schemes to maximise biodiversity outcomes on projects and strategies.
• Supporting business development and tenders.
• Working with our GIS and Digital specialists to maximise use of technology to optimise assessments, surveys and monitoring programmes.

We are happy to adapt the role to your preferences for maintaining your technical discipline and experience.

If you would like to discuss the role in advance of making a formal application please contact our Head of Ecology Owen Peat [emailprotected]

Qualifications/Requirements

The role is suitable for an experienced Ecology professional with full membership of CIEEM/Landscape Institute or equivalent. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• have an ecological/environmental related degree;
• be Chartered, or currently eligible for Chartership;
• have experience of leading teams (specialist or project teams) to deliver ecological designs and/or assessments;
• have proven experience in leading ecological assessments on major projects (NSIPs) covering EIA and/or HRA;
• have experience of working with Biodiversity Net Gain and landowner considerations;
• have experience of working with a range of regulators and stakeholders to improve the ecological outcomes of Plans and Projects;
• have excellent written and oral communication;
• enjoy innovation and embracing advances in technology and ecology;
• hold a full UK driving licence.
• wider environmental impact assessment and consenting;
• contribution to natural capital and ecosystem services assessments;