Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist - Hybrid & Impactful

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Opportunities to work on nationally

Professional development support

Access to biodiversity and natural 资本

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to join our growing Nature Services team. You will help clients meet statutory requirements and embed biodiversity into project design across infrastructure, energy, transport and water sectors.

You will work with ecologists, planners, GIS specialists and engineers to deliver practical BNG solutions, write technical reports, and support multidisciplinary project delivery with a focus on nature recovery across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering or supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of the statutory biodiversity metric and associated guidance.
• Understanding of UK ecology, habitat assessment and environmental legislation.
• Ability to analyse ecological and quantitative data and apply sound professional judgement.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the statutory biodiversity metric and current guidance.
• Collecting, interpreting and analysing habitat and ecological data.
• Developing practical and deliverable BNG strategies that align with planning and consenting requirements.
• Applying the mitigation hierarchy to achieve the best outcomes for both projects and biodiversity.
• Supporting habitat creation, enhancement, restoration and long‑term management initiatives.
• Preparing and reviewing Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs).
• Contributing biodiversity expertise to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), EcIA and wider environmental assessments.
• Producing clear, evidence‑based technical reports and calculations.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ecology degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to join our growing Nature Services team. You will help clients meet statutory requirements and embed biodiversity into project design across infrastructure, energy, transport and water sectors.

You will work with ecologists, planners, GIS specialists and engineers to deliver practical BNG solutions, write technical reports, and support multidisciplinary project delivery with a focus on nature recovery across the UK.