Manchester
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
19/03/2025
09/04/2025
Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant
Location: Manchester
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
An established environmental consultancy is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Consultant to support sustainable development in England. With BNG now a mandatory requirement, this role offers the opportunity to shape nature-positive projects while advancing your career in ecological consultancy.
The Role
Involving fieldwork and office-based responsibilities, this role will include conducting habitat surveys, biodiversity assessments, and long-term management plans. The consultant will guide clients through the BNG process, from feasibility studies to post-development monitoring, ensuring compliance and delivering real ecological benefits.
Collaboration is key. You will work closely with in-house and external specialists across arboriculture, landscape architecture, and planning.
Key Responsibilities as a BNG Consultant
* Conduct habitat surveys using UKHab methodology, mapping, and condition assessments
* Deliver BNG feasibility reports, management plans, and monitoring strategies
* Advise clients and contribute to BNG workshops and presentations
* Liaise with habitat banks and support the acquisition of off-site units
* Maintain project documentation in response to policy updates and feedback
BNG Consultant Requirements
* 1-2 years' experience conducting BNG assessments and using the Biodiversity Metric
* A degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field
* Experience in field surveys, data analysis, and GIS
* Knowledge of habitat management and conservation strategies
* Full UK driving licence and acess to own vehicle
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Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.