Consultant Ecologist - £28,000 - £34,000 A Year
BNG Group · Bath, England ·
Job Description Somerset / South West | Hybrid (Home-based with Taunton office days) £28,000£34,000 DOE | Permanent | Full-time About Us BNG Group is a growing ecological consultancy delivering high-quality ecological and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services across the South West.
Were not corporate, but we are professional, values-led, and serious about doing good ecological work properly. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and genuinely influence how the business operates and grows.
The Role Were seeking a competent, delivery-focused Consultant Ecologist who can work confidently on their own projects while being fully supported as part of a small, collaborative team. Youll have real responsibility and autonomy, alongside clear line management, mentoring and technical support where needed.
Key Responsibilities Deliver PEAs, PRAs and baseline BNG assessments (including habitat and condition assessments). Undertake protected species surveys where competent, including bat surveys. Analyse bat survey data and contribute to bat-related reporting.
Produce clear, well-reasoned ecological reports suitable for planning. Manage your own projects, including survey planning, delivery and deadlines. Provide pragmatic ecological advice to clients and contribute to ongoing project work.
Essential Experience Demonstrable experience delivering ecological consultancy projects independently. Proven competence in PEAs, PRAs and ecological reporting. Confidence in BNG assessments, including habitat and condition assessment, and QGIS mapping.
Strong written communication and report-writing skills. Full UK driving licence. Highly Desirable Bat Level 1 survey licence (strongly preferred). Strong botanical skills. Experience analysing bat data and supporting protected species work.
Project management experience within consultancy. Important Please Read This role is not suitable for graduates or entry-level ecologists. Applicants must already be competent in core consultancy tasks such as survey delivery, reporting and baseline assessments.
However, you will not be expected to operate in isolation the role includes clear line management, regular support and mentoring, particularly on complex projects and professional development. Location