Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Lead Consultant
Location: Birmingham
Salary / Benefits:
£55,000 - £60,000 dependant on level of experience plus:
- Exceptional development and progression plan
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Minimum 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Bonus Scheme
- Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
- Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental and childcare vouchers
Role Summary
A leading infrastructure services and engineering company are seeking to recruit a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Lead Consultant who will assist the Ecological National Lead to drive and shape our highly-skilled, multidisciplinary ecology team.
We want to hear from you if you have
- A strong undergraduate degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Environmental Science (with a strong ecology focus) or similar/equivalent.
- A minimum of 10 years demonstrable post-graduate experience preferably in a professional ecological consultancy role encompassing large rail/infrastructure projects.
- Full Membership of CIEEM or equivalent with expertise in protected species surveys.
- EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice).
- Experience of undertaking BNG assessments
- Strong understanding of legislation and policies surrounding the various aspects of BNG assessments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
- Experience in Invasive species survey and management.
- Excellent reporting writing skills with experience in drafting & critically reviewing ecological reports; including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments and Method Statements.
- Experience of working closely with regulatory authorities and various stakeholders.
- Experience of managing a team of ecological consultants and/or third-party contractors.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss ecological issues and capture feedback.
- Health and Safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.
- Valid driving licence.
As a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Lead Consultant responsibilities will include:
- Providing technically sound deliverables for environmental and ecological engineering outcomes in the delivery of commissions undertaken by the business as well as supervising the actions of more junior members of the team and acting as people manager when required.
- Undertaking BNG calculations using the latest Biodiversity Metrics.
- Be the forefront for ecological deliverables such as BNG assessment reports, habitat management plans and BNG strategy plans for a wide range of projects
- Implement innovation; by working with innovation teams introduce new products and practices which enhance efficiency
- Support in maintaining and updating technical ecology report templates and guidance to ensure excellence and consistency in team delivery
- Provide technical review and comment on ecology reports and deliverables
- Identify, forecast and resource ecological survey requirements in relation to both design and construction programmes.
- Coordinate and plan the delivery of all ecological surveys and technical reporting required as part of planning and licence applications; utilising and managing both the in-house ecology team and external ecological sub-contractors.
- Undertake the role of Ecological Lead for projects providing advice and direction to the ecology and environmental teams as well as the design teams and Principal Contractors to ensure compliance with legislation, licencing and planning commitments.
- Organise and co-ordinate meetings with Local Authority ecologists and other stakeholders as required.
Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs