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About the Role

This role is responsible for leading and coordinating ecology, biodiversity and statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services across projects. You’ll act as the technical authority, ensuring delivery is compliant and aligned with planning, legal and client requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate ecology, biodiversity, and statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services.
Act as the technical authority for ecology and biodiversity services.
Ensure delivery is compliant with planning, legal, and client requirements.
Manage ecology and biodiversity data, including statutory biodiversity metrics, habitat condition assessments, and BNG performance.
Provide technical assurance for all ecology outputs, including PEAs, UKHab mapping, BNG metrics, EcIAs, HMMPs, Biodiversity Gain Plans, and planning submissions.
Set service excellence standards for consistent, defensible outputs aligned with industry guidance.
Develop delivery strategies and support fee proposals, defining scope and challenging inefficiencies.
Drive digital innovation using GIS-enabled tools for ecological screening, BNG assessments, and data integration.
Integrate nature-based metrics (BNG, EBN, UGF, ecosystem services) to inform design, reporting, and sustainability.
Manage and mentor ecology team members, focusing on technical development.
Collaborate with landscape, sustainability, and design teams to embed ecology early.
Maintain strong links with internal nature and sustainability teams for consistency and best practice sharing.
Ensure appropriate ecology resourcing and technical capability across project stages.
Act as the escalation point for ecology and BNG risks.
Advise on BNG strategy, planning risk, programme impacts, and cost implications.
Manage external consultants, including reviewing proposals and ensuring delivery.
Oversee site visits, walkovers, and construction-stage inspections for verification and assurance.
Support construction-stage ecology delivery, including ECoW advisory input and compliance.
Verify that biodiversity measures are delivered on site in line with approved designs.
Support KPI reporting and contribute to digital reporting tools.
Develop and deliver training for internal teams on ecology and BNG.
Provide horizon scanning on policy, legislation, and market trends.
Ensure legal compliance of BNG delivery mechanisms.
Provide commercial and programme assurance by identifying cost risks and driving value.

Requirements

Strong technical expertise in ecology and biodiversity, including statutory biodiversity metric, habitat condition assessment, and planning policy.
Solid understanding of planning and BNG legislation and its influence on design and delivery.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Commercial awareness, including ability to manage scope, challenge costs, and deliver value.
Membership of CIEEM (or working towards) with a commitment to CPD.

Skills

Ecology
Biodiversity
Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Technical Authority
Data Management
Technical Assurance
Quality Assurance (QA)
GIS
Digital Innovation
Nature-based Metrics
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Collaboration
Project Management
Account Management
Risk Management
Consultant Management
Site Visits
Ecological Method Statements
KPI Reporting
Training Delivery
Policy Analysis
Legislation Analysis
Commercial Assurance
Programme Assurance

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Hybrid
Part time
Flexible

About the Company

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Equal Opportunity

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.