Your newpany
An established environmental consultancy is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Consultant to join its growing Manchester team. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of BNG across a range of dynamic and meaningful projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute from early feasibility through to post development monitoring, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse clients.
Your new role
The main responsibilities of this role include:
1. Supporting a portfolio of varied andplex projects from concept topletion
2. Undertaking fieldwork, including small and large-scale habitat surveys using UKHab methodology
3. Producing written BNG feasibility reports and design-stage assessments
4. Creating 30-year site-specific habitat management and monitoring plans
5. Collaborating with internal teams (, landscape architecture, arboriculture) and external consultants
6. Advising clients and contributing to workshops and presentations
7. Updating project documentation in response to design changes or consultee feedback
8. Supporting effective project delivery through strong planning and coordination
9. Assisting with wider ecology team tasks and resource planning as needed
What you'll need to succeed
10. 1–2 years’ experience delivering Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
11. Strong understanding of the Biodiversity Metric, BNG policy, and related guidance
12. Degree in ecology or a related environmental discipline
13. Experience carrying out ecological field surveys with accurate data recording
14. Ability to produce clear, concise, and technically robust written reports
15. Understanding of habitat management principles and conservation planning
16. Excellent organisational and time management skills, particularly when working to deadlines
17. Strong interpersonal andmunication skills for working with clients and colleagues
18. Proficiency with Microsoft Office
19. Enthusiastic, flexible, andmitted to continual professional development
20. Full UK driving licence
21. Willingness to work outside standard hours and travel when required
What you'll get in return
22. 24 days holiday, increasing to up to 30 days after 6 years of continuous service
23. Annual salary of £30,000 - £45,000
24. Workplace pension scheme
25. 1 paid professional membership annually
26. Acces topany vehicles for site-based work