Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

Celnor Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based environmental services group is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant in Manchester. The role involves supporting projects from inception to post-development monitoring, including conducting habitat surveys and producing habitat management plans. Candidates should have 1-2 years' experience in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and a related degree. The position offers opportunities for professional development, teamwork, and a focus on environmental consultancy.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments with a solid understanding of the Biodiversity Metric.
• Experience undertaking field surveys with a standardized methodology.
• Strong ability in data recording and conducting analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse projects from inception to post-development monitoring.
• Conduct habitat surveys following UKHab methodology.
• Produce site-specific habitat management and monitoring plans.

Skills

Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Field surveys

Data recording and analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification in ecology or relevant environmental subject

Job description

Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Joanna Shaw

Description

Urban Green is a specialist provider within environmental consultancy supporting clients across the North West. We are known for our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to play a key role in supporting our next phase of development.

Part of the Celnor Group: Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment. While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

We are looking for a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant to join our growing team. You will be an integral part of the Biodiversity Net Gain team, ensuring 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.

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.

What you will do

• 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

Who you are

We’re seeking a candidate with a few years experience. 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.

You’ll bring

• 1-2 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

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.