Biodiversity Net Consultant

Location

Hybrid from any of our 16 UK offices

ERM, the world’s largest pure‑play sustainability consultancy, is hiring 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.

• Lead from the front, acting as the first point of contact for expert advice on BNG for colleagues and clients.
• Utilise your background in terrestrial ecology and knowledge of the UK Habitat Classification System.
• Apply your experience with the BNG metric and other UK metrics (e.g., SSER Toolkit).
• Develop fee proposals.
• Engage in higher‑level technical writing (e.g., ES ecology chapters).
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, building rapport and trust to ensure BNG requirements are met.
• Manage ecological inputs on medium to large‑scale projects.
• Identify risks and opportunities relating to BNG, minimizing the former and capitalising on the latter.
• Balance and manage priorities, maintaining good working relationships under pressure.
• Plan resources and workloads effectively.
• Mentor and learn from others, fostering team and individual resilience.

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happier 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, Cycle2

Work 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 which difference 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 at ERM.

• Significant industry experience in BNG assessments.
• Full membership of a professional body or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage large‑scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and the planning system.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills with keen attention to detail.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you.

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