Senior Ecologist, National BNG & Planning Lead

Overview

We are seeking a motivated, talented, professional Senior Ecologist, National BNG & Planning Lead to join our consultancy team, offering creative solutions that benefit both business and nature. This is an amazing opportunity to shape and deliver traditional and non-traditional biodiversity services within a growing environmental consultancy.

As a senior member of the ecology team, you will be responsible for the management and safe delivery of a range of complex and interesting projects on time and on budget, working with clients, collaborators, and sub-contractors, where required.

You will work with clients, colleagues and collaborators in a professional, competent and friendly manner and deliver work within and adhering to Biodiverse Consulting’s framework of policies and procedures.

Person Specification

As a Senior Ecologist, National BNG & Planning Lead, you will bring extensive consultancy experience and a strong understanding of BNG legislation, ecological planning policy, and habitat and species management. You will lead on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategy and implementation, conducting thorough baseline assessments, designing measurable and effective enhancement plans, and ensuring compliance with national BNG requirements across a variety of development projects.

Your expertise in ecological planning will be central to the role, providing strategic advice to clients and stakeholders, responding to planning consultations, and contributing ecological input to planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). A proven ability to analyse ecological data and produce detailed, high-quality reports covering BNG calculations, mitigation measures, and habitat management plans is essential.

You will collaborate with internal teams, developers, planners, and external consultants to embed biodiversity considerations into the design and delivery of projects. Experience in protected species licensing, including the design and implementation of mitigation schemes, is desirable. In addition, you will contribute to the development and promotion of ecology services, support continuous service improvement, and ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures.

Membership of CIEEM is a prerequisite. The person specification details the key attributes that are essential for the post and there will be a requirement to evidence these at interview. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to talent@biodiverseconsulting.co.uk detailing why you are the perfect individual for the role.