Overview
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Location: Hybrid from any of our 16 UK offices
Our time is NOW. ERM, the worlds largest pure play sustainability consultancy, are 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.
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
* 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
* Environmental Services
* Civil Engineering
* Oil and Gas
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