BNG Specialist

Tetra Tech; New Byth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A multi-award-winning consultancy in the UK is seeking Senior to Associate level ecologists specializing in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Join a team focused on delivering effective BNG assessments and strategies across diverse sectors, including residential and energy. This position offers a flexible hybrid working environment, supporting personal effectiveness and a commitment to professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience in consultancy and a relevant ecology degree, with opportunities to enhance project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering BNG within consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of BNG policy and best practice principles.
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BNG assessments and management plans to a high standard.
• Manage tasks and support project delivery across varied sectors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Technical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in ecology or related field

CIEEM membership

Job description

Looking to advance your career in Biodiversity Net Gain with a team that’s setting the industry standard? Join a multi-award-winning consultancy where your expertise will shape meaningful environmental outcomes across diverse, high-impact projects.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

We are seeking Senior to Associate level ecologists with a specialism in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join our growing Nature team. You will contribute to the delivery and expansion of a diverse BNG project portfolio within a leading global consultancy, working across sectors including residential, energy, defence, transport and government. Operating within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with planning, engineering and environmental specialists, supporting projects from early opportunity identification through to delivery.

Your Impact in this Position

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality BNG assessments and solutions, advising clients and colleagues on biodiversity strategy, offsetting, credits and compensation. Your contribution will help strengthen technical excellence across the team, support client relationships and ensure projects achieve both regulatory compliance and positive environmental outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to develop your project management and technical leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Core Capabilities

Technical Expertise in BNG

• Deliver BNG assessments, strategies and management plans to a high standard
• Apply strong knowledge of BNG principles, metrics and best practice

Project Delivery & Management

• Manage tasks and support project delivery across varied sectors
• Ensure solutions are tailored to client and project requirements

Collaboration & Communication

• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the business
• Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders

Commercial Awareness

• Understand project drivers and contribute to successful delivery outcomes
• Support business development through technical input

Continuous Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute to team learning and share best practice
• Actively develop your own technical and professional capabilities

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience delivering BNG within a consultancy or similar environment
• Strong understanding of BNG policy, guidance and good practice principles
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant degree in ecology or related field; CIEEM membership desirable
• Interest in developing project management and leadership skills

Working Environment

This role offers fully flexible, hybrid working across a network of UK offices, with no fixed office day requirements. You’ll be supported to work where and when you are most effective, with options for flexible hours, compressed working or reduced hours to suit your lifestyle.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE