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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
A senior ecological leader driving biodiversity excellence across major infrastructure programmes. Leads BNG strategy, technical assurance and compliance, shaping client solutions and championing innovation. Strengthens Mace's sustainability agenda through consultancy delivery, work-winning, and upskilling teams, ensuring long term environmental value and industry leading performance.
Site travel - 2 days per week - Peterborough - Travel Allowance and Car Allowance £7,200 per annum paid in addition to base salary.
You'll Be Responsible For
Managing development and delivery of BNG strategies and compliance.
Providing strategic oversight of biodiversity performance, KPIs and management.
Supporting client environmental objectives and nature‑based solutions.
Embedding biodiversity capability through upskilling programmes.
Championing long‑term environmental legacy and innovation.
Driving work‑winning and business development.
Mentoring teams and strengthen service excellence.
Shaping biodiversity and nature‑based solutions across infrastructure.
You'll Need To Have
Degree in ecology, environmental or sustainability disciplines; postgraduate study desirable.
Chartered status (CEnv, IEMA, CIEEM) preferred.
Proven BNG leadership on complex infrastructure projects.
Strong UK environmental planning expertise with confident client engagement and relationship building.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role
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