Nature biodiversity and Sustainability Specialist

About The Role
The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

Our team is growing and we are seeking a Nature, Biodiversity and Sustainability Specialist to ensure our construction projects and operations successfully integrate Nature and Biodiversity into our processes, deliver our Nature Positive commitments including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and ensuring that Nature is at the heart of the energy transition.

Not only will you be helping to reverse the decline of UK biodiversity, but also to rebuild and restore the natural environment. You'll be looking at onsite and offsite opportunities, as well as nature-based and nature-positive solutions, that benefit nature, climate and communities

Working as part of a knowledgeable, committed team you'll contribute to National Grid's Nature Positive strategy and direction. You'll be working with strategic partners and organisations like the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts, and gaining exposure to a huge variety of stakeholders, all the way up to the group executive.

This role will cover projects across the UK so you'll be able to travel as required as well as using our main HQ office in Warwick or other offices across the U.K.

We continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About You
What we do isn't just important – it's essential. That's why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we're looking for someone who is confident and approachable, a brilliant communicator who knows how to translate ideas and knowledge into language that any audience can understand.

You'll be organised and resilient and can multi-task well. Capable of working at a very detailed, granular level, you can also see things from a broader, more strategic perspective too.

Ideally you'll have a background operating in a large organisation with a focus on BNG, and / or practical experience of coordinating and meeting biodiversity requirements (including BNG) through the planning process –either developer side or LPA. We'd like you have experience of ecology and nature-based solutions and ideally natural capital too. And if you already have a network of contacts at organisations that we could potentially partner with, even better.

If you have experience in the management of Nature and biodiversity data to gather insights and support this would be very useful also.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you're excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don't match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Do

• You will work with construction project teams to develop efficient solutions that can meet National Grid Electricity Transmission Nature and biodiversity commitments alongside delivery of wider environmental and societal benefits.
• Leading on the integration of biodiversity considerations and standards into relevant business processes and documentation, you will work with engineers and project teams to avoid and reduce impacts on nature and ecosystems
• Working closely with environmental framework contractors, interpreting, validating and challenging BNG reports, you'll ensure project specific BNG documentation and plans are developed at the appropriate time to a high standard
• You'll work with procurement teams to acquire offsite BNG units and nature based solutions via our carbon and nature procurement framework, and build strong and lasting relationships with our strategic framework partners
• You will support development and improvement of digital tools to track, forecast and report progress against our nature based commitments internally and externally via relevant reporting frameworks such as TNFD
• You'll help collate and validate high quality data and performance insights associated with our nature commitments for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Supporting the development and integration of wider tools and principles, you will help measure natural capital and social value across the business
• Representing National Grid across a variety of industry working groups, you will assist in building and sharing knowledge and expertise within the team and across the business.

What You'll Get
A competitive starting salary between £50,000 – £62,000 dependent on capability.

Plus a brand new hybrid or fully electric vehicle will also be provided which you can choose from a wide range for company and personal use.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us
National Grid has a key role to play in tackling climate change by accelerating our capacity to deliver clean electricity across the UK. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity grid in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon operation by 2025. And by 2035, we want to run 100% clean, green energy, all the time.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we're thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on Dec 17th at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held w/c 5th January 2026

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.