Senior Ecologist/BNG Specialist

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!