Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist (Hybrid Work)

WSP USA; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Access to biodiversity and natural资本专家

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to join its Nature Services team in the UK, helping clients embed biodiversity into development from early planning. You will work across major infrastructure and real estate projects, delivering BNG assessments, data analytics and practical strategies within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes applying the biodiversity metric, contributing to EIAs/EcIA work, and producing evidence-based reports while

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related field.
• 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), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and wider environmental assessments.
• Producing clear, evidence-based technical reports and calculations.
• Providing trusted technical advice to clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicating biodiversity risks, constraints and opportunities to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supporting project delivery to agreed scope, programme, budget and quality standards.
• Collaborating with planners, engineers, landscape architects, GIS specialists and ecologists to develop integrated solutions.
• Preparing fee proposals, tender submissions and technical methodologies.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

GIS

Spatial analysis

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to join its Nature Services team in the UK, helping clients embed biodiversity into development from early planning. You will work across major infrastructure and real estate projects, delivering BNG assessments, data analytics and practical strategies within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes applying the biodiversity metric, contributing to EIAs/EcIA work, and producing evidence-based reports while