Biodiversity Net Gain Delivery Lead

Southern Water; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water management seeks a Biodiversity Net Gain Delivery Lead in Brighton. This full-time role involves ensuring biodiversity targets are met in infrastructure projects while aligning with corporate environmental strategies. Suitable candidates will have a strong background in ecology and communication skills, and the opportunity offers a hybrid work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension with up to 11% contribution

Life assurance of four times annual salary

Health benefits through a Cash Plan

Two paid community volunteering days

25 days annual holiday

Occupational health service

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK biodiversity and conservation legislation.
• Experience with protected species and habitats.
• Experience conducting habitat surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead biodiversity net gain delivery on development projects.
• Provide specialist advice on biodiversity issues.
• Monitor compliance with biodiversity net gain targets.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Education

Degree in biology, ecology, geography or environmental science

Tools

Excel

Word

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Biodiversity Net Gain Delivery Lead, Brighton

Client: Southern Water

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 0ade2a36324a

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Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Closing Date: 2025-07-10

Job Title: Biodiversity Net Gain Delivery Lead

Location: Falmer (Brighton) Hybrid working (2 days a week office/site)

Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience

Job Summary:

Working within the Enabling Team in Capital Delivery, this role will lead the delivery of BNG on Capital (and other) projects, ensuring that we can continue to deliver necessary water and wastewater infrastructure in the short and long term while complying with our requirements under the Environment Act regarding BNG. The role will ensure strategic alignment with the emerging corporate Environment Strategy and will assist the BNG Strategy Lead in implementing the long term strategic approach to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure biodiversity net gain is delivered across development projects by undertaking appropriate assessments and securing suitable mitigation or enhancement measures.
• Provide specialist advice to project managers and other stakeholders regarding biodiversity issues associated with development proposals.
• Assess the potential impacts of development on protected species and habitats, and identify appropriate measures to avoid or minimise those impacts.
• Identify opportunities for habitat creation and restoration, and lead on their delivery.
• Monitor the progress of development projects to ensure that biodiversity net gain targets are being met.
• Maintain records of biodiversity assessments and mitigation measures in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Liaise with statutory conservation bodies (e.g., Natural England) and other organisations regarding biodiversity issues associated with development proposals.

Qualifications:

• A degree level qualification in a relevant subject such as biology, ecology, geography or environmental science would be beneficial but not essential.
• A good knowledge and understanding of UK biodiversity and conservation legislation.
• Experience of working with protected species and habitats.
• Experience of carrying out habitat surveys and assessments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for own workload.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• A full driving licence is required for this role.

Package:

This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between home and office.

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
• Health benefits through a Cash Plan
• Two paid community volunteering days a year
• 25 days annual holiday
• Occupational health service

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