Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

ERM; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Annual salary review and performance bonus

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is hiring a Senior Ecologist to provide expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments. You'll lead project teams, manage ecological inputs, and foster collaboration across disciplines in a hybrid working environment. Exceptional communication and industry experience in BNG are essential. The position offers flexible working arrangements, an array of employee perks, and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in BNG assessments.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and planning system.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for expert BNG advice.
• Manage ecological inputs on medium to large-scale projects.
• Plan resources and workloads effectively.

Skills

Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Terrestrial ecology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Full membership of a professional body or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid from any of our 16 UK offices

Our time is NOW. ERM, the world’s largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is hiring for an experienced Senior Ecologist with a robust background in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments within the UK. This role is primarily desk-based and involves supporting our wider UK team in delivering BNG assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, acting as the first point of contact for expert advice on BNG for colleagues and clients
• Utilize your background in terrestrial ecology and knowledge of the UK Habitat Classification System
• Apply your experience with the BNG metric and other UK metrics (e.g., SSER Toolkit)
• Develop fee proposals
• Engage in higher-level technical writing (e.g., ES ecology chapters)
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, building rapport and trust to ensure BNG requirements are met
• Manage ecological inputs on medium to large-scale projects
• Identify risks and opportunities relating to BNG, minimizing the former and capitalizing on the latter
• Balance and manage priorities, maintaining good working relationships under pressure
• Plan resources and workloads effectively
• Mentor and learn from others, fostering team and individual resilience

About You / Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in BNG assessments
• Full membership of a professional body or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage large-scale projects
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and the planning system
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills with keen attention to detail

Why join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working. You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants. We offer a safety-first, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for non-profit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM. Take a look at our Sustainability Report and watch our video to learn more.