Laura has over 14 years’ experience in environmental consultancy and is a biodiversity specialist. Laura is a Full Member of CIEEM (since 2015). She is the Ecology Practice Manager at Assystem, which involves managing a team of ecologists as well as undertaking business development. Laura is actively involved in progressing Biodiversity Net Gain offerings to a range of clients.Laura has been involved in a range of UK projects where she has extensive experience in undertaking and leading a wide range of ecological surveys and report writing as well as preparing successful proposals. She also has international experience which includes looking at project impacts in relation to international lending standards, organising surveys and leading teams to gather a robust baseline.She has conducted environmental work within the private and public sectors, consisting of a wide range of ecological projects including renewable energy (including wind turbine sites), industrial, infrastructure and commercial development schemes. She is proficient in undertaking ecological impact assessments. Laura also has comprehensive experience in habitat surveys over rural greenfield sites to urban derelict sites. Throughout her career Laura has managed junior members of staff, and acts as a mentor to new starters joining the environmental team as well and is an active CIEEM mentor.Laura is currently the Ecology Lead for main works (SCSJV) for an area of the largest UK linear infrastructure projects. • Natural England and NRW Bat Class Survey Licence Level 2 (including handling) • Natural England Great Crested Newt Class Survey Licence• Full Member of CIEEM•