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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.

The Role

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

About You

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

What's On Offer

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

For more information, call James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment