Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead the development and delivery of BNG strategies across our projects. Wherever you’re based, you’ll find a welcoming team and exciting projects waiting for you.
Employee Networks & Communities of Practice – connect with over 200 ecologists in the UK & Ireland, and 600+ globally
#A culture of collaboration and sustainability – work on projects that matter
Positions are available on a permanent full-time and part-time, job share or flexible basis.
Using your experience to lead on applying a biodiversity net gain approach to projects, including the use of biodiversity metrics and the design and delivery of net gain solutions
Working in multidisciplinary teams – quickly building rapport and trust to ensure that terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised, acknowledged and designed into projects to maximise outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystem services
Supporting and engaging with our Geospatial team to deliver innovative digital approaches to assessment
Ensuring quality standards by delivering assessments / reports through quality assurance protocols
Contributing to our broader Nature Positive offering, including natural capital and environmental net gain approaches
Leveraging your experience of biodiversity net gain to support other ecology deliverables such as Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulation Appraisals
This will include engagement with our global communities of practice, externally facing communications (conferences, presentations, client meetings) and training events
Detailed working knowledge of the biodiversity net gain approach, including the Defra Statutory Biodiversity Metric, and the underpinning policy and legislative drivers
Working knowledge of designing for biodiversity net gain including knowledge and experience of habitat restoration, enhancement and creation techniques
Technical reporting skills in cognisance of national legislation and guidance including experience of preparing habitat management and monitoring plans
Leadership skills in ecological input to projects
Understanding of project consenting and construction
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Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our  Jacobs Employee Networks here .
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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