Associate - Biodiversity Net Lead

Position: Associate - Biodiversity Net Gain Lead
# Associate - Biodiversity Net Gain Lead## Job Introduction
** Main Responsibilities
*** Lead the planning and delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services across a diverse portfolio of development projects;
* Act as the technical authority for BNG, ensuring high-quality, compliant and commercially robust ecological and BNG outcomes for clients.
* Oversee the assessment, modelling and interpretation of biodiversity data using the statutory biodiversity metric and supporting software and guidance to determine appropriate BNG outcomes, delivery mechanisms and long-term management solutions.
* Provide clear, solutions-focused and commercially sound advice to clients, local planning authorities and stakeholders on BNG requirements, risks and opportunities.
* Undertake quality assurance and technical review of BNG and ecological outputs produced by the wider team, ensuring consistency with legislation, policy and best practice.
* Drive business growth by identifying new BNG-related opportunities, developing service offerings, preparing tenders and bids, and proactively engaging with new and existing clients.
* Support the development of BNG markets and partnerships, including landowners, habitat banks and delivery partners.
* Line manage, coach and mentor ecology and BNG staff, supporting professional development and building internal BNG capability.
* Make timely, well-informed decisions that balance project delivery, team capacity and client needs.
* Promote and model high standards of health, safety and wellbeing in line with company procedures.
* Communicate clearly, professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, clients, local authorities, statutory bodies and other stakeholders. Requirements:
* Degree in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
* Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, policy and guidance, and its application within the planning system.
* Proven experience in the assessment, delivery and management of BNG, including use of the statutory biodiversity metric.
* Sound knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy relating to nature conservation and development.
* Experience preparing and reviewing ecological and BNG technical reports.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, working effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Demonstrable ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
** Professional Memberships and Additional Requirements
*** Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (or working towards).
* Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) and/or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status advantageous.
* Species survey and mitigation licences and/or postgraduate qualifications advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence (manual).### Associate - Biodiversity Net Gain Lead
* ** Job Reference
** lucion/TP/7969/670
* ** Contract Type
** Permanent
* ** Closing Date
** 21 February, 2026
* ** Job Category
** Ecology & Arboriculture
* ** Business Unit
** Environmental Sustainability Compliance
* ** Location
* * Manchester, London, Bristol or Leeds, United Kingdom
* ** Posted on
** 19 December, 2025
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