Senior BNG Consultant - Lead QA & Strategy (4-Day Week)

Mattinson Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Job summary

Mattinson Partnership is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Consultant to lead and shape BNG services in a forward-thinking ecology consultancy. The role focuses on QA of biodiversity assessments, feasibility studies, HMMPs and Biodiversity Gain Plans, and guiding project delivery with a strategic lens.

You will mentor colleagues, train others, engage clients and planning authorities, and stay up to date with guidance and case law to evolve the firm's BNG strategy.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of how BNG fits within the UK planning system.
• Experience in botanical surveys and UKHab classification.
• Familiarity with GIS software and digital field tools.
• Knowledge of current BNG guidance and case law is essential.
• Experience with habitat banks and practical habitat management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality assurance for a range of biodiversity assessments, including BNG feasibility studies, Full BNG Assessments, HMMPs, and Biodiversity Gain Plans.
• Collaborate with accredited surveyors to refine survey approaches and engage with clients, stakeholders and planning authorities.
• Assist with mentoring colleagues, delivering training, identifying knowledge gaps, and staying up to date with emerging guidance and case law to evolve BNG strategy.
• Support development of internal and external BNG resources and strengthen knowledge sharing across the business.

Job description

Mattinson Partnership is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Consultant to lead and shape BNG services in a forward-thinking ecology consultancy. The role focuses on QA of biodiversity assessments, feasibility studies, HMMPs and Biodiversity Gain Plans, and guiding project delivery with a strategic lens.

You will mentor colleagues, train others, engage clients and planning authorities, and stay up to date with guidance and case law to evolve the firm's BNG strategy.