BNG Consultant

BNG Consultant £45k (DOE) Manchester As BNG Consultant you'll combine field and office work, taking projects from inception to post development, assisting design and advising clients via written reports. Those who are experienced in HMMPs, UKHab methodology and of course BNG assessments & calculations are urged to apply. What's in it for you? Salary up to £45k (DOE) Holiday entitlement: 24 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after two years of service, plus Bank Holidays Enhanced Pension: Matched increased contributions up to 7.5%, should you choose to contribute more Professional development: One paid professional membership per year Travel support: Opportunity to apply for an interest-free loan for the purchase of an annual travel season ticket Bonus scheme (DOE)The Role You'll undertake small and largescale habitat surveys following UKHab on-site mapping and condition assessments of habitats delivering BNG feasibility and design stage assessments. This work will include: Completing BNG assessments using BNG metric & producing site-specific habitat management and monitoring plans Updating project documentation to reflect changes/updates or in response to consultee comments Advising clients and supporting the delivery of external presentations and workshops Having an awareness of project requirements to ensure that our services are delivered effectively and on-time Contributing to team resource planning and supporting the ecology team if required This role is about delivering projects and providing commercially astute, honest and clear ecological advice that shapes long-term relationships and leads growth within the business. About You 2+ years experience delivering BNG asessments Strong understanding of BNG, UKHab & field surveys & ecology CIEEM qualification - Desiable Proven ability to provide guidance and advice on ecological matters Extensive knowledge of UK habitat & protective species legislation UK Drivers Licence Experience preparing ecological reports and technical documents Confident engaging with regulators, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teamsWhat's Next? For an informal discussion, call me, Simon on (phone number removed) and we can talk through the role, team and opportunity in more detail. Don't worry if your CV isn't fully up to date, just send what you have, and we'll take it from there. What happens after I apply? You'll be contacted by one of our sector specialists who'll talk through your background, interests, and goals. We'll make sure the role is right for you and support you through each stage of the process. Will someone guide me through the interview process? Yes. Your consultant will brief you fully before interviews, provide insight into the company culture, and help you prepare so you can feel confident and well-informed