Ecologist / BNG Specialist
- Employer
- Cobalt Recruitment
- Location
- Homeworking
- Salary
- Healthcare, pension, holidays
- Closing date
- 6 Apr 2025
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Community Safety, Conservation/Environment, Policy and Strategy, Surveying
- Function
- Consultant
- Sector
- Consultancy, Property, Other Private sector
- Seniority
- Senior Manager
Job Details

A well-established consulting agency is seeking a talented Ecologist to join their growing team in the northwest. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth within an award-winning, employee-owned company, where you'll contribute to a variety of exciting ecological projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, including the preparation of BNG plans for planning applications.
- Carry out a range of ecological surveys (Phase 1 Habitat, Ecological Impact Assessments, etc.).
- Manage and coordinate specialist survey teams nationwide.
- Oversee the acquisition of biodiversity credits and units as part of offsetting schemes.
- Prepare ecological reports for planning applications and help discharge planning conditions.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven expertise in BNG assessments and ecological surveys, including Natural England licence applications.
- Experience in coordinating ecological survey teams across various locations.
- Strong report writing skills for planning submissions and compliance.
- Full driving licence with the ability to travel when necessary.
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive, including professional memberships, pension contributions, private health coverage, and more. Join their forward-thinking, supportive team and be part of a company that values employee growth and well-being.
Company
Cobalt Recruitment’s specialist Residential Development & Town Planning division has long been established as a successful provider of recruitment solutions to the industry and is recognised as the UK’s leading recruitment consultancy focusing on hiring roles with Land, Strategic Land, Development, and Town Planning.
Our team of experienced consultants specialise in resourcing talent within Residential Development and Town Planning to a broad range of clients.
Our team of experienced consultants specialise in resourcing talent to a broad range of clients, including:
- Housebuilders
- Planning Consultancies
- Property Developers
- Real Estate Consultancies
- Housing Associations
- Multi-Disciplinary Consultancies
- Website
- https://www.cobaltrecruitment.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 7478 2500
- Location
-
7 - 10 Chandos Street
London
London
W1G 9DQ
United Kingdom
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