Nature Positive Manager UK

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Ramboll Group AS Full time

We invite you to bring your Conservation Biology skills and experience into play as part of our UK team. You will be key member of the team, working closely with the UK Nature Positive Lead managing and assisting with a range of projects spanning several sectors.

To succeed in this role you must have an appropriate BSc and MSc. You must have significant experience in managing and delivering Biodiversity Net Gain projects across the UK, including biodiversity design and offsetting. Additionally, you must have experience of advising clients with biodiversity strategy development, including alignment with Science Based Targets (SBT) for Nature and Task Force for Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD).

We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Ecosystem Solutions department

As our new Nature Positive Manager, you will be part of our Environment and Health division, with oversight of a range of innovative biodiversity projects for global manufacturing, industrial and extractives businesses, and UK infrastructure and development projects.

Projects relating to corporate biodiversity strategy will vary across ecosystems, climates and geographies, and sectors. You will join a positive, progressive team delivering projects that use a range of science-based metrics and deliver nature-based solutions. You will have a great opportunity to innovate and be at the forefront of biodiversity practice. Also, play a part in growing the Ecosystem Solutions team and positively contributing to the Ramboll Biodiversity and Ecosystems Strategy ( ).

Your key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Technical expert on Biodiversity Net Gain, using the Natural England Biodiversity Metric and other metrics
  • Knowledge of voluntary biodiversity reporting initiatives, such as SBTN, TNFD, GRI, and the mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Biodiversity & Ecosystems)
  • Using your expertise to innovate and develop novel biodiversity services
  • Business development with global clients to support and deliver their Nature Positive ambitions
  • Support the wider team of ecologists and biodiversity managers by providing technical input and review
  • Maintaining skills and knowledge to remain at the cutting edge of biodiversity practice
  • Work across multidisciplinary teams and support the integration of biodiversity services across Ramboll in support of our Partner for Sustainable Change ambitions ( )
  • Main point of contact with Ramboll project managers, clients, partner organisations and sub-consultants
  • Fee proposal preparation and assisting with client relationship management
  • Line management of junior ecology and biodiversity consultants
  • Provide input to resource planning
  • Carrying out additional duties as may reasonably be required in this role
  • Technical specialist advice on Biodiversity Net Gain projects and proposals
  • Successful collaborator with other teams in Ramboll, such as Impact Assessment, Architecture and Climate
  • Successful delivery of major biodiversity strategy projects
  • Key client contact and member of the European Biodiversity & Ecosystems Team
  • Development of case studies and business development materials for biodiversity marketing
  • Key member in delivery of the Ecosystem Solutions business plan and input to the development of future plans

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

  • Appropriate BSc/MSc or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience in managing and delivering Biodiversity Net Gain projects across the UK, including biodiversity design and offsetting
  • Able to harness biodiversity conservation skills and knowledge to advise our Nature Positive clients
  • Ability to effectively engage with business leaders and colleagues in all geographies
  • Capable of producing clear and concise deliverables to a high technical standard
  • Highly organised and able to work efficiently and effectively to deadlines
  • Good knowledge of relevant environmental/ecology legislation
  • An understanding of the UK planning system in relation to development and the integration of ecology
  • Proficient user of MS Office software
  • Full clean UK driving licence, preferable

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: Ability to use initiative and think innovatively; Good team worker; Demonstrate attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; Self-motivated, reliable and dedicated individual; Commitment to developing a range of biodiversity services; Embedded in the sustainability agenda and environmental developments across industries.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,400 bright minds across 16 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

Ramboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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