Senior Ecologist – BNG

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.

• 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

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

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.