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Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

Erm

The Role

Overview

Senior ecologist delivering UK Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and advice.

Key Responsibilities

  • bng metric
  • risk management
  • technical writing
  • ecological management
  • resource planning
  • client advisory

Tasks

-Mentor and learn from others, fostering team and individual resilience -Lead from the front, acting as the first point of contact for expert advice on BNG for colleagues and clients -Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, building rapport and trust to ensure BNG requirements are met -Apply your experience with the BNG metric and other UK metrics (e.g., SSER Toolkit) -Identify risks and opportunities relating to BNG, minimizing the former and capitalizing on the latter -Engage in higher-level technical writing (e.g., ES ecology chapters) -Plan resources and workloads effectively -Manage ecological inputs on medium to large-scale projects -Balance and manage priorities, maintaining good working relationships under pressure -Develop fee proposals

Requirements

  • uk legislation
  • bng assessments
  • project management
  • technical writing
  • professional membership
  • terrestrial ecology

What You Bring

-Strong knowledge of UK legislation and the planning system. -Significant industry experience in BNG assessments -Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage large-scale projects -Excellent communication and technical writing skills with keen attention to detail -Full membership of a professional body or equivalent experience -Utilize your background in terrestrial ecology and knowledge of the UK Habitat Classification System

The Company

About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Chemical

Financial Services

Manufacturing

Mining & Metals

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceutical

Power

Renewables