Location
Hybrid from any of our 16 UK offices.
Overview
ERM, the world's largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is hiring an experienced Senior Ecologist with a robust background in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments within the UK. This role is primarily desk‑based and supports 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.
* Utilise your background in terrestrial ecology and knowledge of the UK Habitat Classification System.
* Apply your experience with the BNG metric and other UK metrics such as the 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, minimising the former and capitalising 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.
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 plus 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 Calm account, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.
About You
* 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.
Inclusive Workplace
ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas
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