Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant — Field Surveys & Reports

Urban Green; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Green is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant to join our Ecology team in Manchester. You will support a portfolio of projects from inception to post-development monitoring, performing field surveys and producing written BNGe feasibility and design assessments with a focus on habitat management planning.

The role blends field-based surveying with office reporting, requiring a sound understanding of the Biodiversity Metric, and collaboration with in-house and external consultants.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support 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

Skills

Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Field surveys

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

Urban Green is seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant to join our Ecology team in Manchester. You will support a portfolio of projects from inception to post-development monitoring, performing field surveys and producing written BNGe feasibility and design assessments with a focus on habitat management planning.

The role blends field-based surveying with office reporting, requiring a sound understanding of the Biodiversity Metric, and collaboration with in-house and external consultants.