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Senior Ecologist (BNG Specialist), stoke-on-trent
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Client:
Gaia Talent
Location:
stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
31.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.07.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Ecologist – BNG Specialist
UK-based (Remote) | Head Office: Chester | Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced ecologist passionate about delivering high-quality Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services? Looking for a role where you can work remotely while helping shape the future of nature-positive development?
My client is expanding their team and looking for a Senior Ecologist with a strong background in BNG to lead projects, support junior colleagues, and contribute to the continued success of our growing consultancy.
Responsibilities
* Leading the delivery of BNG assessments, surveys, management plans, and supporting documentation across a wide range of client projects.
* Supporting the training and quality assurance of junior ecologists’ BNG outputs.
* Keeping pace with evolving best practices, UK Habs classifications, and legislative frameworks around UK habitats and species.
* Producing high-quality ecological reports, including EPS licensing, HRA, and Environmental Statement (ES) chapters.
* Staying at the forefront of biodiversity policy and contributing to the continuous development of our BNG service offering.
Requirements
* At least 5 years’ experience in ecological assessments and reporting for UK habitats and protected species.
* Proven experience delivering BNG services and a thorough understanding of BNG legislation and implementation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational ability and impeccable attention to detail.
* A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring junior team members.
* Membership of CIEEM or RSB (and working towards chartership).
* Meeting CIEEM’s “Accomplished” criteria for Surveying.
* FISC Level 4 or above.
If you’re an ecologist looking to make a real impact, both for clients and the environment, I’d love to hear from you.
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