Description
We are seeking an experienced Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to join our growing Nature Services team. As a Principal Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist, you will lead the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will combine deep technical expertise with commercial awareness, project leadership, and client engagement, becoming a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership:
- Lead and provide technical oversight of BNG assessments, statutory biodiversity metric calculations, and habitat condition assessments.
- Develop and review BNG strategies, technical reports, Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs), and planning documentation.
- Advise clients and project teams on legislation, policy, guidance, and ecological best practice.
- Project & Commercial Leadership:
- Manage projects and workstreams from inception through to delivery.
- Oversee programme, budget, resource planning, quality assurance, and risk management.
- Client & Business Development:
- Build long-term relationships as a trusted advisor to clients.
- Lead or contribute to proposals, tenders, and winning work.
- People & Culture:
- Mentor and support ecologists and BNG practitioners at varying career stages.
- Promote knowledge sharing and technical development across teams.
Requirements
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering and leading Biodiversity Net Gain projects within consultancy, infrastructure, development, or environmental sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of statutory biodiversity metrics, UKHab habitat classification, habitat condition assessment, and biodiversity legislation.
Benefits
- The opportunity to work on nationally significant projects.
- A strong pipeline of biodiversity and nature recovery work.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Industry-leading multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Ongoing professional development and chartership support.