BNG Consultant

30 Days Old

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience, flexibility for the right candidate)
Location: Salford
Overview
An established and growing environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a BNG Consultant to join a dedicated Biodiversity Net Gain team. This role would suit either an early-career ecologist with hands-on BNG exposure who wants to specialise further, or an individual already working within a BNG-focused role looking to deepen their technical expertise.
You will join a collaborative team of BNG specialists, supporting the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments across a range of development projects, with clear scope for progression as the service line continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments in line with current legislation and best practice
Assisting with habitat condition assessments, baseline calculations and BNG metric inputs
Contributing to BNG reports, technical notes and supporting documentation
Liaising with internal teams, planners and external stakeholders where required
Undertaking site visits as part of project delivery
Developing technical capability with the aim of progressing into a specialist BNG role
Candidate Requirements
1-2 years' experience in ecology or environmental consultancy with exposure to BNG work
Current experience working in a Biodiversity Net Gain-focused role
Understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain principles and the BNG Metric
Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
Full UK driving licence or ability to attend site visits
Keen interest in specialising within Biodiversity Net Gain
Benefits
24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with long service
Hybrid working with flexible arrangements dependent on project demands
5% employer pension contribution
Paid professional subscription (1 per year)
Access to company fleet vehicles for site travel
Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
Eyecare scheme
1 volunteering day per year
Regular staff events and a collaborative, low-hierarchy team culture
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Location:
Salford, Greater Manchester
Salary:
£25,000 - £30,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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