Environmental Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled Conservation Biology Manager to join our UK team. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the UK Nature Positive Lead to manage and assist with a range of projects spanning several sectors. Our goal is to create a sustainable future, and we aim to set the standard among our peers with our inspiring projects and innovative solutions.

You will join our Ecosystem Solutions department, where 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, as well as UK infrastructure and development projects.

As our new Nature Positive Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects that use a range of science-based metrics and deliver nature-based solutions. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• 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: