Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant

Embankment Group is recruiting on behalf of a client seeking a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant to support the delivery of projects across a varied portfolio. This exciting role offers a balance of field surveys and office-based technical work, with a strong emphasis on preparing Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and long-term habitat management and monitoring plans.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of ecology, landscape, and arboricultural specialists, contributing ecological input from early project stages through to post-development monitoring. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both fieldwork and technical reporting and is eager to further develop their expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain.

Overview

As a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will span from conducting habitat surveys and preparing Biodiversity Net Gain assessments to producing long-term habitat management and monitoring plans. You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants, ensuring ecological workstreams are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of development and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to post-development monitoring.
• Conducting habitat surveys using UKHab methodology, including habitat mapping and condition assessments.
• Preparing Biodiversity Net Gain assessments at feasibility and design stages.
• Producing site-specific, 30-year habitat management and monitoring plans.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external consultants across multidisciplinary projects.
• Providing ecological advice to clients and contributing to workshops or project discussions.
• Updating technical reports and project documentation in response to design changes or consultee feedback.
• Ensuring ecological workstreams are delivered efficiently and within project timelines.
• Supporting wider ecology team activities and survey work as required.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, with familiarity in the Biodiversity Metric and relevant policy.
• A degree in ecology or a related environmental discipline.
• Experience conducting ecological field surveys using recognised methodologies and recording survey data.
• Proficiency in UKHab habitat surveys and condition assessments.
• Strong technical report writing skills with the ability to present ecological information clearly.
• Understanding of habitat management principles and long-term habitat monitoring plans.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and consultees.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside standard office hours during survey periods.

Desirable

• Awareness of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Membership, or working towards membership, of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

Day-to-Day

• Conducting field-based habitat surveys and mapping using UKHab methodology.
• Preparing Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and technical reports.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological input into project designs.
• Producing and updating habitat management and monitoring plans.
• Advising clients and participating in workshops or project discussions.
• Supporting the ecology team with additional survey work as needed.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, contributing to meaningful ecological outcomes.
• A balance of fieldwork and office-based technical work.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain, and you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a positive environmental impact, we encourage you to apply. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality ecological solutions and shaping sustainable development.

Apply today to become a Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant!