Senior Ecologist - BNG Specialist

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Job Title
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Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist
Location
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Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool (and other UK locations)
Work Model
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Hybrid

• Deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG) assessments for infrastructure and development projects across Scotland and the wider UK.
• Produce and technically review biodiversity assessments including BNG feasibility and design stage reports and BNG assessments.
• Collaborate with the BNG lead for UK&I to develop the BNG Vision across Scotland.
• Work with ecologists and landscape teams to design enhancements for nature.
• Support consultation and engagement with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.
• Contribute to the development of technical capabilities and embed innovation/research.
• Collaborate with digital and data teams on digital biodiversity tools.
• Lead production of bids and tenders for ecological and BNG services.
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers.

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject, and membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.
• Experience leading and managing biodiversity assessments (statutory metric and other recognised measurement tools).
• Experience undertaking UKHABS surveys and Habitat Condition Assessments.
• Experience reviewing technical work, supporting team members, and bid/tender production.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided for applicants with disability. If you meet some of the above requirements or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using Reaso if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.