Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant, South East London

OverviewLocation: Hybrid from any of our 16 UK officesOur time is NOW. ERM, the world’s largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is hiring for an experienced Senior Ecologist with a robust background in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments within the UK. This role is primarily desk-based and involves supporting our wider UK team in delivering BNG assessments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead from the front, acting as the first point of contact for expert advice on BNG for colleagues and clientsUtilize your background in terrestrial ecology and knowledge of the UK Habitat Classification SystemApply your experience with the BNG metric and other UK metrics (e.g., SSER Toolkit)Develop fee proposalsEngage in higher-level technical writing (e.g., ES ecology chapters)Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, building rapport and trust to ensure BNG requirements are metManage ecological inputs on medium to large-scale projectsIdentify risks and opportunities relatingto BNG, minimizing the former and capitalizing on the latterBalance and manage priorities, maintaining good working relationships under pressurePlan resources and workloads effectivelyMentor and learn from others, fostering team and individual resilienceAbout You / QualificationsSignificant industryexperience in BNG assessmentsFull membership of a professional body or equivalent experienceProven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage large-scale projectsStrong knowledge of UK legislation and the planning systemExcellent communication and technical writing skills with keen attention to detailWhy join ERM?Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working. You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays,6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants. We offer a safety-first, diverse and inclusive culture in whichdifference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for non-profit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM. Take a look at our Sustainability Report and watch our video to learn more.#J-18808-Ljbffr