Nature Positive Biodiversity & Sustainability Specialist

National Grid; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Nature, Biodiversity and Sustainability Specialist to integrate biodiversity into construction projects. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to align projects with biodiversity net gain (BNG) commitments, while delivering environmental benefits. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills and experience in ecology, as well as data management expertise. Flexible working options are available, with a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £62,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid or electric vehicle option

Bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

Flexible employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating biodiversity requirements in a large organization.
• Background in biodiversity net gain (BNG).
• Experience managing nature and biodiversity data.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions meeting biodiversity commitments.
• Lead integration of biodiversity standards into processes.
• Work with contractors to ensure project-specific BNG documentation.
• Build relationships for off-site BNG units.
• Support development of tools for tracking nature commitments.
• Collate data for reporting against nature commitments.
• Represent National Grid in industry working groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in ecology

Data management

Job description

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Nature, Biodiversity and Sustainability Specialist to integrate biodiversity into construction projects. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to align projects with biodiversity net gain (BNG) commitments, while delivering environmental benefits. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills and experience in ecology, as well as data management expertise. Flexible working options are available, with a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £62,000.