Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

ERM; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant for a hybrid role from any of their UK offices. The successful candidate will provide expert advice on biodiversity net gain, manage large-scale projects, and maintain excellent communication across teams. Strong knowledge of UK legislation and significant experience in BNG assessments are essential. The consultancy offers a diverse and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in BNG assessments.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and the planning system.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for expert advice on BNG.
• Manage ecological inputs on medium to large-scale projects.
• Balance and manage priorities while maintaining working relationships.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

UK Habitat Classification System

BNG metric expertise

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Professional body membership or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant role at ERM. Location: Hybrid from any of our 16 UK offices. This role is primarily desk-based and involves supporting our wider UK team in delivering BNG assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, acting as the first point of contact for expert advice on BNG for colleagues and clients
• Utilize your background in terrestrial ecology and knowledge of the UK Habitat Classification System
• Apply your experience with the BNG metric and other UK metrics (e.g., SSER Toolkit)
• Develop fee proposals
• Engage in higher-level technical writing (e.g., ES ecology chapters)
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, building rapport and trust to ensure BNG requirements are met
• Manage ecological inputs on medium to large-scale projects
• Identify risks and opportunities relating to BNG, minimizing the former and capitalizing on the latter
• Balance and manage priorities, maintaining good working relationships under pressure
• Plan resources and workloads effectively
• Mentor and learn from others, fostering team and individual resilience

About You

• Significant industry experience in BNG assessments
• Full membership of a professional body or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage large-scale projects
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and the planning system
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills with keen attention to detail