Senior BNG Advisor

Tyler Grange LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a qualified individual to support the biodiversity net gain (BNG) services. Responsibilities include creating resources, assuring biodiversity assessments, and mentoring peers. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of UK planning systems, experience with botany surveys, and familiarity with GIS software. Hybrid working model with a competitive salary.

Benefits

4-day work week with 100% pay

Salary transparency

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how BNG fits within the planning system/process.
• Experience of botany surveys and knowledge of UKHab.
• Ideally have experience using GIS software and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with creation of BNG related resources.
• Quality assure biodiversity assessments.
• Identify knowledge gaps for development.

Skills

Knowledge of BNG within planning system

Experience of botany surveys

Experience using GIS software

Knowledge of habitat banks

Tools

GIS software

Coreo

Job description

About Tyler Grange

At TG we value innovation over convention; the usual route isn't always our chosen path. We care deeply and celebrate loudly. Our Tribe support each other, work or play, and we're always looking for the next big opportunity. Every day is a blend of meaningful work, good laughs and honest conversations.

We also believe in giving back and offer a 4-day working week, on a salary equal to 5 days, so 80% of your time for 100% pay.

Your journey at TG is enriched by the amazing people you’ll team up with, both in and outside of our tribe. We cheer on our mates, cherish our clients, and sprinkle goodness back into our communities. Join us at TG and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of ecology and environmental consultancy. We look forward to receiving your application!

What you will be doing:

• Assisting with the creation of internal and external facing BNG related resources to knowledge share and streamline BNG processes
• Quality assure a range of biodiversity assessments including BNG feasibility and Full BNG Assessments, HMMPs, Biodiversity Gain Plans and other BNG related deliverables
• Identify knowledge gaps internally and externally for development (both personally, Tyler Grange and client)
• Assisting with training delivery and mentoring of peers
• Work with the Senior Leadership team and BNG lead to continue to develop TG's BNG service vision as BNG develops to help TG be a market leader in BNG solutions
• Assist with consultation and engagement with clients and stakeholders including planning
• Keep up to date with emerging guidance and case law
• Work with the Morph/RCA accredited surveyors to undertake surveys and streamline approaches
• Lead on QA, but able to produce BNG assessments of tricky sites, complex HMMPs

What we're looking for

• Knowledge of how BNG fits within the planning system/process
• Have experience of botany surveys and knowledge of UKHab to support surveys and assessments of habitats
• Ideally have experience using GIS software and digital field capture tools (particularly Coreo) and AI resources to support development of digitisation methods
• Knowledge of up to date guidance and case law relating to BNG
• Knowledge and/or experience setting up habitat banks for BNG and the practical management of habitats for biodiversity would be beneficial

Need support with your application? Contact Lucie ([e-mail]) or pop a note in your application. We’re all about making sure every candidate can access our opportunities with ease.

Salary: £39,390 - £46,590 per annum (plus £3,000 HCLA for London), dependent on experience. Pay points advertised currently reflect our 2025 salary banding. All pay points are reevaluated at the beginning of each year to consider inflation and other potential changes. We are passionate about pay transparency and equal and fair pay. In fact, all of our salary bandings are visible not just to TG employees but on our website too - you can see more here Tyler Grange pay transparency - Tyler Grange

Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Cardiff, Exeter, London. We operate a hybrid working model with an expectation of 2 days a week in the office - this can include on‑site days.