Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time

OverviewBiodiversity Net Gain Specialist (UK wide) – Jacobs, United KingdomWe are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist to lead the development and delivery of biodiversity net gain (BNG) strategies across projects. This is a pivotal role in shaping environmental impact, ensuring compliance with emerging legislation, and driving nature-positive outcomes. We are hiring nationwide, with opportunities across Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Peterborough and Reading. Wherever you’re based, you’ll join a welcoming team and contribute to exciting projects.At Jacobs, we build careers and work on projects that matter. Our culture emphasises safety, integrity, inclusion and collaboration, with strong growth opportunities and global communities of practice.ResponsibilitiesLead on applying a biodiversity net gain approach to projects, including the use of biodiversity metrics and the design and delivery of net gain solutions.Work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised and integrated into projects to maximise biodiversity and ecosystem services outcomes.Support and engage with the Geospatial team to deliver innovative digital approaches to assessment.Deliver assessments and reports through quality assurance protocols to maintain high quality standards.Contribute to Jacobs’ broader Nature Positive offering, including natural capital and environmental net gain approaches.Leverage experience of biodiversity net gain to support other ecology deliverables such as Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Appraisals.Develop and share skills to build team and individual capability, including engagement with global communities of practice, external communications (conferences, client meetings) and training events.QualificationsDetailed 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 habitat restoration, enhancement and creation techniques.Technical reporting skills in line with national legislation and guidance, including experience of preparing habitat management and monitoring plans.Effective client, stakeholder and regulator engagement.Leadership skills in ecological input to projects and understanding of project consenting and construction.Chartered membership of a professional body (or ability to obtain chartership).Our CultureJacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We support one another through a culture of caring and aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, community engagement, and global collaboration. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to promote accessible roles and is a Disability Confident employer.If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or accessibility support, please contact the Careers Support team. You can also provide feedback on the recruitment process at any time.Employment DetailsSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: OtherIndustries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr



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