BNG Ecologist

Overview

To assist with an increasing range and number of projects, Geosphere Environmental are now seeking to appoint a BNG Ecologist. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a vibrant, growing team and benefit from a mix of survey and office work.

As a BNG ecologist, you will play a key role in delivering ecological services on a wide range of projects, from feasibility through to planning, and biodiversity gain sites including habitat creation and long-term monitoring. The position can be tailored to suit an existing graduate looking to make the next step in consulting up to an established senior ecologist, depending on your background. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking and overseeing UKHab, NVC and botanical field surveys on a wide range of habitats across England.
• Producing technical reports including preliminary ecological appraisals, condition assessments of habitats, biodiversity net gain assessments and habitat management and monitoring plans.
• Provide clear ecological advice and interpretation of BNG assessments to clients.
• Produce required GIS mapping on QGIS.
• Support and mentoring junior staff (senior level only)
• Contribute to business development, including assisting with project planning, fee proposals and client liaison.

Essential skills/experience:

• A degree in ecology or related discipline, ideally with at least 1-2 years’ experience.
• Proven botanical experience.
• Experience of habitat surveys and report writing.
• BNG experience and use of the statutory biodiversity metric calculation tool.
• Good working knowledge of UK environmental and nature conservation legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork.

Desirable skills/experience:

• CIEEM membership (or working towards).
• FISC level 3+ certification.
• Project management and client-facing experience.

If this is the role for you, please apply by emailing your CV and a covering letter to info@geosphere-environmental.co.uk