Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist
Location: Stonehouse (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is a forward-thinking environmental consultancy delivering high-quality ecological and biodiversity services across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist with a strong focus on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join their team based in Stonehouse, with flexible hybrid working available.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ecologist to play a key role in shaping and delivering BNG strategies on a diverse range of projects, working closely with planners, developers, and local authorities.
Benefits
Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Hybrid working with a base in Stonehouse
Opportunity to work on varied and meaningful projects with real environmental impact
Support for professional development and career progression
Friendly, collaborative team culture within a growing consultancy
The Role
As a Senior Ecologist - BNG Specialist, you will:
Lead and deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies in line with current legislation and best practice
Undertake and oversee habitat surveys and ecological assessments
Use the Defra Biodiversity Metric to calculate and report BNG outcomes
Prepare high-quality technical reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments and BNG plans
Provide expert ecological advice to clients, stakeholders, and project teams
Support, mentor, and review the work of junior ecologists
Assist with project management, including programme delivery and client liaison
About You
You will ideally have:
A degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
Significant experience working as an ecologist, with demonstrable BNG expertise
Strong working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
Experience using the Defra Biodiversity Metric (Metric 3.1 or later)
Proven report-writing and data analysis skills
Membership (or eligibility) of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM)
A full UK driving licence
For more information, call James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment