Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

Overview

As a Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist, you will help clients deliver measurable biodiversity gains by embedding nature-friendly solutions into development planning. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary Nature Services team to influence design decisions, assess biodiversity impact, and develop practical strategies that align with planning requirements. This role offers exposure to high-profile infrastructure and energy projects, supporting nature recovery across the UK. You will collaborate with ecologists, planners, GIS specialists and engineers to create lasting environmental value.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• professional development support
• career progression opportunities
• access to biodiversity and natural capital specialists
• collaborative culture
• opportunities to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

• Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the current metrics and guidance
• Collect and interpret habitat and ecological data
• Develop practical BNG strategies aligned with planning/consenting requirements
• Apply the mitigation hierarchy to optimise project and biodiversity outcomes
• Support habitat creation, enhancement, restoration and long-term management
• Prepare and review Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
• Contribute biodiversity expertise to EIAs, EcIA and broader environmental assessments
• Produce clear, evidence-based technical reports and calculations
• Provide trusted technical advice to clients and project teams
• Communicate biodiversity risks and opportunities to technical/non-technical audiences
• Support project delivery within scope, programme, budget and quality
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and technical methodologies
• Keep up to date with emerging BNG policy, legislation and natural capital developments
• Help develop innovative tools, processes and best practice approaches
• Share knowledge across the business and contribute to technical excellence
• Identify opportunities to grow biodiversity and nature-based services with clients

Key requirements

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Experience delivering or supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
• Strong working knowledge of the statutory biodiversity metric and guidance
• Understanding of UK ecology, habitat assessment and environmental legislation
• Ability to analyse ecological and quantitative data and apply professional judgement
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams

• team collaboration
• clear communication
• problem solving
• statutory biodiversity metric knowledge
• habitat assessment
• Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)

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