BNG Specialist - Hybrid Work & Nature Impact

WSP USA; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development support

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to help clients integrate biodiversity into project design and delivery across infrastructure, energy, transport and property developments in the UK. You will work with ecologists, planners, GIS experts and engineers to deliver practical BNG solutions with measurable nature gains.

You'll contribute to assessments, HMMPs and environmental statements, keeping up-to-date with policy, guidance and natural capital developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or 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.
• 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

• Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the statutory biodiversity metric.
• Collect, interpret and analyse habitat and ecological data.
• Develop practical BNG strategies aligned with planning requirements.
• Apply the mitigation hierarchy to optimise outcomes for projects and biodiversity.
• Support habitat creation, enhancement, restoration and long-term management.
• Prepare and review Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs).
• Contribute biodiversity expertise to EIAs/EcIA and broader environmental assessments.
• Produce clear, evidence-based technical reports and calculations.
• Provide trusted technical advice to clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate biodiversity risks and opportunities to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support project delivery to scope, programme, budget and quality.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, landscape architects and ecologists to develop integrated solutions.
• Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and technical methodologies.

Skills

BNG experience

UK ecology

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

GIS

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to help clients integrate biodiversity into project design and delivery across infrastructure, energy, transport and property developments in the UK. You will work with ecologists, planners, GIS experts and engineers to deliver practical BNG solutions with measurable nature gains.

You'll contribute to assessments, HMMPs and environmental statements, keeping up-to-date with policy, guidance and natural capital developments.