Senior Ecologist – Habitat Banking & BNG

The Opportunity

A fast-growing biodiversity net gain business is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join its team assessing land for new habitat banks.

You'll take opportunities from first enquiry to commercial offer, carrying out surveys and BNG assessments and designing concept habitat banks. Remote, with travel to sites across the country.

The Role

• Lead early-stage habitat bank opportunities from enquiry to commercial offer
• Carry out UKHab and habitat condition surveys
• Assess feasibility, risk and constraints for BNG
• Complete BNG assessments using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
• Develop concept habitat bank designs with GIS mapping and recommendations
• Build relationships with landowners and stakeholders

About You

• Degree in ecology, environmental science or biology
• Full or Associate CIEEM
• FISC Level 3 (ideally 4) botanical competency
• Experience with BNG assessments, the Statutory Metric and GIS
• Valid UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus up to 10%
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, birthday and wellbeing days
• 6% matched pension and enhanced sick pay
• Remote working with twice-yearly company meet-ups

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To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com