Senior Ecologist/BNG Specialist

Salary/Rate:£45,000 - £50,000
Town/City:Liverpool
County:Merseyside
Sector:Ecology and Forestry
Job ref:101577
Post Date:09.10.24
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About the Role

Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary design practice, is seeking a talented Ecologist/BNG Specialist to join their team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality design solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the expansion of national ecology services. Based in a vibrant Liverpool studio, you’ll work on diverse projects across the UK within a collaborative and friendly environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), you’ll share in the ownership of the business, offering tax-free bonuses and the potential for future financial rewards tied to your part ownership. Our client is committed to the welfare and development of its staff, fostering a culture of support and opportunity.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
  • Professional membership fees
  • Employee mentoring program
  • Employer contribution pension scheme (with salary sacrifice option)
  • Private health insurance
  • Death in service coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Support for staff volunteering in local initiatives

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) efforts, including biodiversity impact assessments, BNG option assessments for planning applications, and drafting/agreement of Biodiversity Gain Plans.
  • Manage biodiversity unit purchases and credits for offsetting schemes.
  • Conduct ecological surveys such as Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments, and prepare Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plans.
  • Oversee Natural England licence applications (bats, great crested newts, badgers) and coordinate nationwide ecological survey teams.
  • Prepare and submit reports for planning applications and help discharge conditions attached to planning permissions.
  • Collaborate to provide practical, client-focused solutions.
  • Travel when required; a full UK driving license is essential.

This role offers a genuine opportunity for career advancement within a forward-thinking company that encourages staff development while providing the full spectrum of landscape, planning, and design services.

Join our client and make a meaningful impact in an innovative and supportive environment!

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