Biodiversity Net Gain Strategy Architect

WSP in the UK & Ireland; England; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Descripción de la vacante

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to join our expanding Nature Services team. You will influence major infrastructure, property, energy and transport projects by embedding biodiversity into design and planning from the earliest stages.

You will work across a diverse portfolio, collaborating with ecologists, planners, GIS specialists and engineers to deliver practical BNG solutions and contribute to nature recovery across the UK.

Formación

• 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 guidance.
• Understanding of UK ecology, habitat assessment and environmental legislation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the biodiversity metric and guidance.
• Collect, interpret and analyse habitat and ecological data.
• Develop practical BNG strategies aligned with planning requirements.
• Apply mitigation hierarchy for optimal outcomes.
• Support habitat creation, enhancement, restoration and long-term management.
• Prepare and review Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans.
• Contribute biodiversity expertise to EIAs, EcIA and related assessments.
• Produce clear, evidence-based technical reports and calculations.
• Provide trusted technical advice to clients and project teams.
• Communicate biodiversity risks and opportunities to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support project delivery to scope, programme, budget and quality.
• Collaborate to develop integrated solutions with planners, engineers and ecologists.
• Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with emerging policy and markets.
• Support development of innovative tools and best practices.
• Share knowledge across the business and contribute to technical excellence.
• Identify opportunities to grow biodiversity services with clients.

Conocimientos

Biodiversity Net Gain knowledge

Data analysis

Report writing

Educación

Ecology/Environmental degree

Herramientas

GIS

Spatial analysis

Descripción del empleo

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to join our expanding Nature Services team. You will influence major infrastructure, property, energy and transport projects by embedding biodiversity into design and planning from the earliest stages.

You will work across a diverse portfolio, collaborating with ecologists, planners, GIS specialists and engineers to deliver practical BNG solutions and contribute to nature recovery across the UK.