Senior Ecologist - Bio Net Gain in Stonehouse)

Penguin Recruitment; Stonehouse; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Stonehouse is seeking a Senior Ecologist with expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain. In this role, you will lead biodiversity assessments, oversee ecological surveys, and produce technical reports. You will need a degree in Ecology or a related field along with significant experience and knowledge of UK legislation. This position supports hybrid working and offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000. Join a friendly team making a real environmental impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional development support

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as an ecologist, with demonstrable BNG expertise.
• Membership (or eligibility) of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM).
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies.
• Undertake and oversee habitat surveys and ecological assessments.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments and BNG plans.

Skills

Expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Report-writing skills

Data analysis skills

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Project management skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Tools

Defra Biodiversity Metric

Job description

Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity Net Gain Specialist

Location: Stonehouse (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a forward-thinking environmental consultancy delivering high-quality ecological and biodiversity services across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist with a strong focus on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join their team based in Stonehouse, with flexible hybrid working available.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ecologist to play a key role in shaping and delivering BNG strategies on a diverse range of projects, working closely with planners, developers, and local authorities.

The Role

As a Senior Ecologist - BNG Specialist, you will:

• Lead and deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and strategies in line with current legislation and best practice
• Undertake and oversee habitat surveys and ecological assessments
• Use the Defra Biodiversity Metric to calculate and report BNG outcomes
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments and BNG plans
• Provide expert ecological advice to clients, stakeholders, and project teams
• Support, mentor, and review the work of junior ecologists
• Assist with project management, including programme delivery and client liaison

About You

You will ideally have:

• A degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Significant experience working as an ecologist, with demonstrable BNG expertise
• Strong working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Experience using the Defra Biodiversity Metric (Metric 3.1 or later)
• Proven report-writing and data analysis skills
• Membership (or eligibility) of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM)
• A full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Hybrid working with a base in Stonehouse
• Opportunity to work on varied and meaningful projects with real environmental impact
• Support for professional development and career progression
• Friendly, collaborative team culture within a growing consultancy

For more information, call James Hardie at Penguin Recruitment.