At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and provide expert advice to clients and colleagues.
- Company: Join ERM, the world's largest sustainability consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days leave, and a range of health and wellness perks.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in biodiversity while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in BNG assessments and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 46380 - 56686 £ per year.
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.
Hiring: Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant employer: Erm
ERM is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in HR advisory. With a strong focus on employee relations and compliance, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where innovative ideas are encouraged, and employees are supported in their growth. Located in the UK & Ireland, ERM offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse teams and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment.
