Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

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Urban Green is looking for a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant to join our growing team with ideally 1-2 years\’ experience. You will be an integral part of the Biodiversity Net Gain team to ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will see projects through from inception to post-development monitoring, helping to inform design and advise clients along the way.

Your role will be a combination of field-based surveying and office work, with a large focus on delivery of written reports and habitat management and monitoring plans.

A key part of the role is multi-disciplinary working, with other teams; in-house and external consultants, therefore a flexible and enthusiastic approach, and a desire to learn, is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting a portfolio of interesting and complex projects from initial inception through to post-development monitoring
• Field work, including small and large-scale habitat surveys following UKHab methodology, on-site mapping and condition assessments of habitats
• Delivering written Biodiversity Net Gain feasibility and design stage assessments
• Producing 30-year, site-specific habitat management and monitoring plans
• Collaborating with other in-house teams, such as arboriculture and landscape architecture, and with external consultants
• Advising clients and supporting the delivery of external workshops and presentations
• Updating project documentation to reflect changes/updates or in response to consultee comments
• Having an awareness of project requirements to ensure that our services are delivered effectively and on-time
• Contributing to team resource planning and supporting the ecology team if required

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years’ experience undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, with a solid understanding of the Biodiversity Metric and all relevant policy
• A degree-level qualification in ecology or relevant environmental subject
• Experience undertaking field surveys, following standardised methodology, data recording and analysis
• Experience of report writing and delivering technical data in a clear and concise manner
• Competent in UKHab methodology to undertake field surveys
• Understanding of habitat management strategies and the role of habitat management plans in conservation
• Strong time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• Basic knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work at all levels with colleagues, clients and consultees
• IT competence in MS Office
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work and willingness to learn and pursue professional development opportunities
• A valid UK driving licence (essential)
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours and away from home as necessary
• Professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to hello@weareurbangreen.co.uk or call 0161 312 3131 for further information.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

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