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Ecologist - BNG Specialist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Exeter is seeking an Ecologist - BNG Specialist with a salary dependent on experience.
  • The role involves developing and executing biodiversity strategies, performing BNG assessments, and collaborating with various professionals.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in ecology, particularly with BNG methodologies, and familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools.
  • A full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK are required, with CIEEM membership being desirable.
  • The position offers competitive benefits, including annual bonuses, a retirement plan, and flexible working arrangements.

Position: Ecologist - BNG SpecialistLocation: ExeterSalary: DOE

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in areas such as masterplanning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking a BNG Specialist to join their team in Exeter.

Ecologist - BNG Specialist Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with annual bonuses
  • Retirement plan
  • 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional holiday days
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
  • Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
  • Various benefits and incentive programs
  • Strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction

As an Ecologist Specialising in BNG within this multidisciplinary consultancy, you will be essential in developing and executing biodiversity strategies that align with regulatory and project-specific needs. You will collaborate with ecologists, planners, engineers, and environmental experts to incorporate biodiversity net gain into various projects, ensuring adherence to existing BNG laws and best practices. Your main tasks will involve performing BNG assessments, creating biodiversity and habitat management plans, providing guidance on ecological improvements, and interacting with stakeholders to promote sustainable results. Your expertise will contribute to the delivery of environmentally responsible and resilient project solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in ecology, with a strong focus on BNG methodologies and policies.
  • Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborative, multidisciplinary project delivery.
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Full right to work in the UK

Desirable:

  • CIEEM membership or equivalent

Interested?If you're interested in this or other Ecology roles, send your CV to Joe at or call . More vacancies are listed on our website. This is a permanent position, and Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.