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BNG Strategy & Technical Specialist

Southern Water

The Role

Overview

Develop GIS and manage BNG projects to increase biodiversity across Southern Water

Key Responsibilities

  • database management
  • gis systems
  • reporting
  • project management
  • geospatial systems
  • strategy communication

Tasks

-They will manage and maintain a data base, GIS systems and reporting mechanisms to support the delivery of BNG enabling the delivery of wider benefits for people and nature. -This role will support the BNG Strategic Lead, using project management approaches to research, liaise, and develop a pipeline of BNG projects, partnership working opportunities and commercial opportunities. -This role will support the strategic delivery of BNG by setting up new geospatial systems -The post holder will have a key role in communicating the BNG strategy inside and outside of the business.

Requirements

  • power bi
  • gis
  • stakeholder
  • legislation
  • project management
  • gantt

What You Bring

-Proven technical expertise in developing approaches to effective project /programme level reporting (e.g. Power BI dashboards). -Proven technical expertise in developing, implementing and managing GIS-based systems. -Experience of working with stakeholders (internal and external) to co-develop spatial datasets and reporting mechanisms. -Good understanding of current and emerging environmental legislation especially relating to BNG, habitat creation, nature conservation and planning. -Proven technical expertise and a background in project management, including the development of tools/approaches to deliver projects to time/cost/quality such as Gantt charts, risk registers and budgets.

Benefits

-Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) -Life assurance equal to 4x salary -Digital GP service -Occupational health service -Study support may be available for job-related qualifications -Two paid volunteering days a year -Cycle to work scheme -Health Cash Plan -25 days annual leave -Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options -Full funded eye tests -Discounts with over 800 popular retailers -Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

The Company

About Southern Water

-Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts. -Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East. -Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

Sector Specialisms

Water Resources

Wastewater Networks

Sewer Services

Water Treatment

Water Filtration

Drinking Water Systems

Water Purification

Residential Water Services

Industrial Water Solutions

Infrastructure

Environmental Improvement

Utilities