Ecologist - Sustainability Specialist

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Building Design Partnership Full time
About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our London sustainability team at Building Design Partnership. This exciting new role will see you lead on projects across the South region, supporting and working closely with our existing Ecologist in the North.

The London studio is our largest studio with a multi-discipline community of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. The studio has a stimulating range of work, including education, healthcare, science and research, retail, workplace, heritage, and urbanism projects. This role will be pivotal in raising our profile as a leader in ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), delivering commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions to our diverse range of interesting projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and undertake a variety of ecological assessments, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, UK Habitat Assessments and protected species surveys.
  • Work with the Statutory Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool, producing Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans and completing Biodiversity Gain Plans.
  • Work closely with our Landscape Architects to ensure proposals meet BNG requirements and deliver on wider green infrastructure ambitions.
  • Liaise with other disciplines, including sustainability, acoustics, lighting, etc. as part of the design process to provide robust and meaningful solutions for biodiversity.
  • Author technical reports required for projects, including planning submissions and planning condition discharge.
  • Manage sub-consultants, organise surveys and review their reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of fee proposals, marketing materials and ecological requirements within tenders.
  • Participate in knowledge-share sessions with the team, to ensure continuous improvement of our industry knowledge and integrating this across our projects.
About You:
  • A formal qualification in ecology or a directly related subject.
  • A full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or associate member working towards full membership).
  • Hold at least a Level 1 Class License for bat, with other survey licenses welcomed.
  • Strong botanical identification skills.
  • Competent in the use of QGIS.
  • Knowledge of UK environmental policy and legislation, relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies, and applying relevant guidance for surveys.
  • Experience in contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain calculations and/or reporting.
  • Exemplary written and spoken English, with experience of technical report writing.
  • Capability to conduct regular fieldwork.
What We Offer:

In return, we can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession-led events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring program which is supported by our online internal learning platform. We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package as well as interesting work, a rewarding and friendly environment, excellent office space, and a respect for the work-life balance of our people through hybrid working. All permanent employees can participate in our stakeholder pension arrangement to which the company contributes, the BDP Profit Share Scheme and tax-efficient Smart Benefits, Life Insurance, Long Term Sickness Insurance, Private Medical insurance and health screening, interest-free season ticket loans and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

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