Technical Lead - Biodiversity Net Gain

The Technical Lead – Biodiversity Net Gain (TL-BNG) role is one of a series of skills directors appointed as part of the new Nature structure within Arup. Skills directors will work with Nature director and Nature geographic leads to drive the business forward. These are national (and international) roles that will grow Arup’s profile and impact in their defined areas. Leading the highest possible quality BNG work within Arup and our supply chain. Pro-actively selling BNG services to our clients, meeting their current and future needs.

Represent the organisation externally, contributing to industry forums, thought leadership pieces, and client engagement strategies to position the business as a trusted partner in BNG delivery. Map out existing and emerging BNG opportunities across the UK and Europe, engaging with major clients to understand their drivers, challenges, and opportunities.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Technical Lead – Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to shape, strengthen, and grow our BNG capability across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will be instrumental in mapping market opportunities, developing client relationships, assessing and enhancing our internal capabilities, and securing new project roles. This role is both technical and strategic, ensuring that our BNG offering is market-leading, commercially viable, and self-sustaining.

We are looking for people with the following skills –

• Extensive experience in biodiversity, ecology, or natural capital, with strong knowledge of UK BNG legislation, policies, and frameworks.
• Experience in people development, including reskilling, mentoring, and recruitment strategies.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Ecology, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as an MSc in Ecological Consultancy, is advantageous. Membership of CIEEM, or equivalent professional body or seeking to work towards Chartership or Fellow.
• Proven track record of leading BNG or ecology-related projects within consultancy, developer, or infrastructure settings.
• Ability to engage with senior clients, shape strategic conversations, and convert opportunities into project wins.

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Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.