Nature-based Solutions Specialist - Hampshire (Hybrid)

Southern Water; Otterbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Nature-based Solutions Specialist to join the Environment & Innovation team in Hampshire. The role blends desk and field work, supporting catchment management strategies and regulatory commitments across a broad 5–50 year planning horizon.

You will evaluate environmental nature-based measures, advise on ecology, policy and development, and help drive sustainable solutions with cross-functional teams. Hybrid work pattern offered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in ecology, river and wetland restoration, biodiversity enhancement, and regulatory directives.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports.
• Ability to complete multi-disciplinary tasks on time to a high standard.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience coordinating delivery via subcontracted consultants.
• Knowledge of regulatory programmes such as WINEP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of regulatory programme and visually manage investigations, impact assessments and compliance across projects.
• Provide technical evaluation and recommendations on nature-based measures to mitigate environmental challenges.
• Offer Nature-based Solutions advice relating to ecology, planning and development to the wider business.
• Contribute to industry forums promoting Southern Water’s Catchment First approach.

Skills

Ecology

River restoration

Biodiversity enhancement

Habitats Directive

Water Framework Directive

Planning & Development

Technical report writing

Presentation skills

Problem solving under pressure

Contractor management

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Nature-based Solutions Specialist to join the Environment & Innovation team in Hampshire. The role blends desk and field work, supporting catchment management strategies and regulatory commitments across a broad 5–50 year planning horizon.

You will evaluate environmental nature-based measures, advise on ecology, policy and development, and help drive sustainable solutions with cross-functional teams. Hybrid work pattern offered.