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Position: Senior Ecologist
Vacancy Type: Current vacancies
Profession: Sustainability
Location: London

Description

With a growing portfolio of work, we are seeking an experienced ecologist to join BDP’s London sustainability team. This is an exciting new role that will see you lead projects across the South region, supporting and working closely with our existing ecologist in the North.

The London studio is our largest studio, with a multi-discipline community of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. The studio has a stimulating range of work, including education, healthcare, science and research, retail, workplace, heritage, and urbanism projects. This role will be pivotal in raising BDP’s profile as a leader in ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), delivering commercially balanced, innovative, and integrated solutions to our diverse range of interesting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and undertake various ecological assessments, particularly Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, UK Hab Assessments, and protected species surveys
  • Work with the Statutory Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool, producing Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans and completing Biodiversity Gain Plans
  • Collaborate with our Landscape Architects to ensure proposals meet BNG requirements and deliver on wider green infrastructure ambitions
  • Liaise with other disciplines (sustainability, acoustics, lighting, etc.) as part of the design process to provide robust and meaningful biodiversity solutions
  • Author technical reports required for projects, including planning submissions and planning condition discharge
  • Manage sub-consultants, organize surveys, and review their reports
  • Assist in the preparation of fee proposals, marketing materials, and ecological requirements within tenders
  • Participate in knowledge-share sessions with the team to ensure continuous improvement of our industry knowledge and its integration across projects

About You:

  • Formal qualification in ecology or directly related subject
  • Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or associate member working towards full membership)
  • Hold at least a Level 1 Class License for bat, with other survey licenses welcomed
  • Strong botanical identification skills
  • Competent in QGIS
  • Knowledge of UK environmental policy and legislation, relevant wildlife legislation, and ecological survey methodologies, with relevant guidance application
  • Experience contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain calculations and/or reporting
  • Exemplary written and spoken English, with experience in technical report writing
  • Capability to conduct regular fieldwork

About Us:

BDP is a collective of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We design at every scale, from city masterplans, neighborhoods, parks, and streets to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations. We are placemakers working at every stage of the design process, from visioning to briefing to design, delivery, and operation. Our cross-discipline design approach spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment, and enhances social value.

Our structure as a global network of federated city studios connects us to the cities, regions, and communities we serve. As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centered design and large-scale infrastructure projects, delivering world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places.

Sustainability Group Services:

  • Thought leadership, research, and development
  • Well-being consultancy
  • Whole Life / Net Zero Carbon consultancy
  • Environmental assessments (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, WELL)
  • Ecological assessment and consultancy
  • Post-occupancy evaluation and building optimization
  • Knowledge sharing and training
  • Environmental / Energy management system support

Group Objectives:

  • Evolve and expand our organization’s knowledge, raising our profile for environmentally conscious places and buildings
  • Expand environmental and sustainability services, influencing design proposals and raising design quality
  • Be recognized as a resource for sustainable design advocacy, working with various teams to provide low-impact, healthy, value-added solutions
  • Ensure the sustainability agenda is effectively communicated across the practice
  • Reduce our daily operations’ environmental impact per our ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications
  • Establish thought leadership in sustainability

What BDP Offers:

BDP provides a range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional development, including sponsorship for professional events, annual appraisals, and a mentoring program supported by our online internal learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice, offering a competitive remuneration and benefits package, interesting work, a rewarding environment, and respect for work-life balance through hybrid working. All permanent employees can participate in BDP’s stakeholder pension, the Profit Share Scheme, Smart Benefits, Life Insurance, Long Term Sickness Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, health screening, interest-free season ticket loans, and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus more.

We host international and studio-based social, sporting, and charitable activities. Recent events include themed socials, a hiking club, weekly yoga, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks. Our employee forums drive new ideas, giving everyone a platform to be heard. Find out more: BDP Careers

To Apply:

To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button below the vacancy. Complete the online form and attach a CV and cover letter (≤300 words) outlining your experience. Upon submission, your application will be reviewed by the recruiting director. If successful, you will receive an interview invitation.

BDP fosters an inclusive organization where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive for diversity at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. We encourage candidates from varied backgrounds to apply. Flexible working applicants are welcomed. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.

No agency or third-party applications, please.

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