Biodiversity Net Consultant

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London, United Kingdom;
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom;
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom;
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom;
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom;
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom;
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom;
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom;
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom;
Edinburgh, West Lothian, United Kingdom;
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom;
Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom;
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom;
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Posted:
Are you passionate about delivering measurable biodiversity gains and creating positive environmental outcomes through development? Do you enjoy combining ecological expertise with practical problem-solving to influence major infrastructure, property, energy, transport and water projects?

We're looking for a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Specialist to join our growing Nature Services team and play a key role in helping clients navigate the evolving biodiversity landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects, influence design decisions from the earliest stages, and contribute directly to nature recovery across the UK.Whether you're already an established BNG specialist or an experienced ecologist looking to specialise further, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity Biodiversity Net Gain is transforming the way development is planned and delivered. As a BNG Specialist, you'll help clients meet statutory requirements while delivering practical, sustainable solutions that create lasting value for nature, communities and projects.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll partner with ecologists, environmental planners, landscape architects, GIS specialists, natural capital practitioners and engineering teams to embed biodiversity into project design, planning and delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from major infrastructure and renewable energy schemes to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

What You'll Be Doing Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain Solutions Undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the statutory biodiversity metric and current guidance.

Collecting, interpreting and analysing habitat and ecological data.

Developing practical and deliverable BNG strategies that align with planning and consenting requirements.

Applying the mitigation hierarchy to achieve the best outcomes for both projects and biodiversity.

Supporting habitat creation, enhancement, restoration and long-term management initiatives.

Preparing and reviewing Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs).Contributing biodiversity expertise to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and wider environmental assessments.

Producing clear, evidence-based technical reports and calculations.

Working with Clients and Project Teams Providing trusted technical advice to clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Communicating biodiversity risks, constraints and opportunities to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Supporting project delivery to agreed scope, programme, budget and quality standards.

Collaborating with planners, engineers, landscape architects, GIS specialists and ecologists to develop integrated solutions.

Preparing fee proposals, tender submissions and technical methodologies.

Driving Innovation and Growth Keeping up to date with emerging BNG policy, legislation, environmental markets and natural capital developments.

Supporting the development of innovative tools, processes and best practice approaches.

Sharing knowledge across the business and contributing to technical excellence.

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