BNG Ecologist in Congleton

Gladman are a well-respected and established strategic land promoter based in Congleton, Cheshire. We believe in creating truly sustainable developments and are looking to expand our in-house ecology team. We’ll welcome you and the qualities you bring in joining a wider team of experienced planners, project managers and technical advisors working on a country-wide portfolio of residential projects. This is a permanent role in a friendly and dynamic company which offers the successful candidate an attractive salary and benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Our approach is team-based, bringing together a focused group of people working on large and small sites. This is your chance to influence site proposals from the outset and to provide an ecology-led solution. Working within the Planning & Projects department to support the delivery of biodiversity net gain across a range of development projects throughout the UK. You will work closely with our in-house planning team, local authorities, statutory bodies and consultant ecologists to assess biodiversity impacts, design BNG solutions and support projects from feasibility through to planning submissions and subsequent site disposal.

Responsible to the Senior Ecologist, you will be expected to:

• Undertake UKHAB surveys and condition assessments
• Undertake BNG assessments utilising the statutory metric
• Prepare BNG reports, calculations and supporting documents for planning applications
• Advise on BNG strategies, on-site and off-site delivery and habitat creation opportunities
• Commercial awareness and pragmatism around site layout options and BNG options
• Liaise with LPA, statutory bodies and project teams
• Keep up to date with BNG legislation, policy and best practice guidelines

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience delivering or supporting BNG assessments
• FISC 3 or above RCA accredited
• Proficient in the use of mapping tools such as QGIS
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and BNG requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence (travelling will be required to sites)
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Effective time management
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• A strong work ethic
• Membership (or working towards) CIEEM
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Protected species survey licences

Gladman Developments are part of Barratt Redrow PLC. With over 30 years' experience in achieving planning permissions, our team have years of professional experience and a wide range of industry contacts, from central government, local councils, professional consultants to major housebuilders. We operate on a hybrid working basis, with dedicated office days and flexible start and finish times.

As part of working for Gladman Developments and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover: Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension: First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment: All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts. Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more… From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Gladman Developments: Gladman is all about innovation. We are passionate about winning and invest significant expenditure on robust evidence, research, specialist studies and investigations. With over 25 years’ experience in obtaining planning permissions, we are the UK’s most active and successful land promoter. We have enjoyed significant and prolific success in a range of property sectors, and we continue to go from strength to strength as we look to the future.

Where you’ll be working: Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre: We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we’re so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind: We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.