Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

b Overview /b p 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. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li flexible and hybrid working arrangements /li li professional development support /li li career progression opportunities /li li access to biodiversity and natural capital specialists /li li collaborative culture /li li opportunities to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the current metrics and guidance /li li Collect and interpret habitat and ecological data /li li Develop practical BNG strategies aligned with planning/consenting requirements /li li Apply the mitigation hierarchy to optimise project and biodiversity outcomes /li li Support habitat creation, enhancement, restoration and long-term management /li li Prepare and review Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs) /li li Contribute biodiversity expertise to EIAs, EcIA and broader environmental assessments /li li Produce clear, evidence-based technical reports and calculations /li li Provide trusted technical advice to clients and project teams /li li Communicate biodiversity risks and opportunities to technical/non-technical audiences /li li Support project delivery within scope, programme, budget and quality /li li Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions /li li Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and technical methodologies /li li Keep up to date with emerging BNG policy, legislation and natural capital developments /li li Help develop innovative tools, processes and best practice approaches /li li Share knowledge across the business and contribute to technical excellence /li li Identify opportunities to grow biodiversity and nature-based services with clients /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline /li li Experience delivering or supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments /li li Strong working knowledge of the statutory biodiversity metric and guidance /li li Understanding of UK ecology, habitat assessment and environmental legislation /li li Ability to analyse ecological and quantitative data and apply professional judgement /li li Excellent report writing and communication skills /li li Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities /li li Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams /li /ul ul li team collaboration /li li clear communication /li li problem solving /li li statutory biodiversity metric knowledge /li li habitat assessment /li li Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs) /li /ul