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# Associate - Biodiversity Net Gain Lead## Job Introduction**Main Responsibilities*** Lead the planning and delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services across a diverse portfolio of development projects;* Act as the technical authority for BNG, ensuring high-quality, compliant and commercially robust ecological and BNG outcomes for clients.* Oversee the assessment, modelling and interpretation of biodiversity data using the statutory biodiversity metric and supporting software and guidance to determine appropriate BNG outcomes, delivery mechanisms and long-term management solutions.* Provide clear, solutions-focused and commercially sound advice to clients, local planning authorities and stakeholders on BNG requirements, risks and opportunities.* Undertake quality assurance and technical review of BNG and ecological outputs produced by the wider team, ensuring consistency with legislation, policy and best practice.* Drive business growth by identifying new BNG-related opportunities, developing service offerings, preparing tenders and bids, and proactively engaging with new and existing clients.* Support the development of BNG markets and partnerships, including landowners, habitat banks and delivery partners.* Line manage, coach and mentor ecology and BNG staff, supporting professional development and building internal BNG capability.* Make timely, well-informed decisions that balance project delivery, team capacity and client needs.* Promote and model high standards of health, safety and wellbeing in line with company procedures.* Communicate clearly, professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, clients, local authorities, statutory bodies and other stakeholders. Requirements:* Degree in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.* Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, policy and guidance, and its application within the planning system.* Proven experience in the assessment, delivery and management of BNG, including use of the statutory biodiversity metric.* Sound knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy relating to nature conservation and development.* Experience preparing and reviewing ecological and BNG technical reports.* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, working effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.* Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.* Demonstrable ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.**Professional Memberships and Additional Requirements*** Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (or working towards).* Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) and/or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status advantageous.* Species survey and mitigation licences and/or postgraduate qualifications advantageous.* Full UK driving licence (manual).### Associate - Biodiversity Net Gain Lead* **Job Reference** lucion/TP/7969/670* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 21 February, 2026* **Job Category** Ecology & Arboriculture* **Business Unit** Environmental Sustainability Compliance* **Location** Manchester, London, Bristol or Leeds, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 19 December, 2025