Biodiversity Specialists

We’re seeking a Senior Consultant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Central Ecology Team, based in Nottingham, Chesterfield or Birmingham. The role requires knowledge and experience in blue and green infrastructure (GI), biodiversity net gain (BNG), ecosystem services and natural capital, especially in relation to land-use and planning in the UK for infrastructure and other development projects.
Minimum Requirements
Thorough knowledge of UK planning system, relevant policy and legislation
Technical proficiency – evidenced by biodiversity inputs to assessments and reports, and delivery of projects to high standard, on time and within budgets
Strong experience of working on multidisciplinary schemes
Familiarity with project management procedures and protocols, including experience with quality assurance, the checking and approval of proposals, and reports.
Excellent analytical and communication skills and techniques to provide advice and engage clients, project teams and stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time, prioritise competing deadlines
Experience of:
Line management and mentoring junior staff
Technical leadership of teams on major projects
Electronic data capture, analysis and presentation
Working in an environmental job role in the public or private sector
Providing advice on benefits and importance of biodiversity, green infrastructure, natural capital and ecosystem services
Inputting to assessments or design on infrastructure projects to deliver good environmental outcomes
Ideally, also experience of client liaison and work winning
If you fulfil these requirements but other factors are holding you back from applying, please get in touch so we can work together to overcome them.
Preferred Qualifications
Recognised degree in an environmental or related discipline
Full member of CIEEM, IEMA or other relevant professional body

This role can be working from home.