Researcher, Sustainable Infrastructure

The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Researcher for their Sustainable Infrastructure practice. The role involves supporting projects that integrate nature into business decisions for clients in sectors like renewable energy and forestry. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, proficient communication skills, and 1-2 years' field experience. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage with various environmental strategies and collaborate with international teams.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of ecological principles in an international biodiversity context.
• Experience in presenting complex concepts in a concise way to a business audience.
• 1-2 years field experience, preferably in an emerging economy context.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of projects for leading companies.
• Research and create case studies illustrating approaches.
• Support clients to align with best practice standards.

Skills

Ecological principles understanding

Data literacy

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Learning mindset

Language skills in French or Spanish

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

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The researcher would work in our Sustainable Infrastructure practice supporting our clients integrate nature into business decision making through the development and implementation of corporate and site-based strategies for nature.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and delivery of projects for leading companies across a range of sectors (e.g. renewable energy, mining and forestry).
• Support clients to align with best practice standards (e.g. IFC's PS6) by supporting the technical development of documents and strategies such as: Biodiversity Action Plans, Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, Offset feasibility studies etc.
• Supporting the assessment of the biodiversity impact and dependencies of companies with complex value chains.
• Support on proposals to new and existing clients.
• Expand our global business network in sustainability, engaging with new and existing clients and partners.
• Researching and creating case studies to illustrate TBC approaches.
• Writing and synthesising information into clear and concise reports.

Essential attributes and experience

• Thorough understanding of ecological principles in an international biodiversity context.
• Data literate, with the ability to work with complex environmental datasets.
• Experience in presenting complex concepts in a concise way to a business audience.
• Superb communicator with specialists and non-specialists alike.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills.
• Organised with tasks, and reliably producing what's asked of them in the timeframe indicated.
• Attention to detail, and care taken with work produced.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility of individual tasks assigned to them.
• Critical thinking, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys learning new skills and approaches.
• Degree in relevant discipline.
• Ability to work with remote/ international teams.
• Able to regularly commute (i.e. 2 days/ week) to either London or Cambridge.
• 1-2 years field experience, preferably gained in an emerging economy context.
• Experience of working in consultancy.
• Knowledge of lender and global environmental frameworks and action.
• Experience with the main sectors we work in (renewable energy, mining, forestry).
• A proven ability to be able to work in French or Spanish.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Environmental Services and Conservation Programs