BNG Solutions Lead for Nature-Positive Infrastructure

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies across UK infrastructure, energy, water and transport projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentoring colleagues and engaging clients to achieve compliant, sustainable outcomes.

You will work across feasibility to long-term habitat management, helping clients navigate biodiversity legislation and deliver measurable positive impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering and leading Biodiversity Net Gain projects within consultancy, infrastructure, development or environmental sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Statutory Biodiversity Metric, UKHab habitat classification and habitat condition assessment.
• Experience preparing BNG Assessments, BNG Strategies and Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical oversight of BNG assessments and habitat condition assessments.
• Develop BNG strategies, reports, HMMPs and planning documentation.
• Advise clients on legislation, policy and ecological best practice.
• Drive practical habitat enhancement, restoration and creation solutions on-site and off-site.
• Support EcIA, EIA and planning applications; manage budgets, scope and resources.
• Mentor ecologists and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to proposals and winning work.

Skills

BNG assessments

BNG strategies

Statutory biodiversity metric

Habitat condition assessment

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

WSP seeks a Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies across UK infrastructure, energy, water and transport projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentoring colleagues and engaging clients to achieve compliant, sustainable outcomes.

You will work across feasibility to long-term habitat management, helping clients navigate biodiversity legislation and deliver measurable positive impact.