Pegasus Group
Consultant Ecologist - Bristol or Edinburgh
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Consultant Ecologist - Bristol or Edinburgh
Edinburgh Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant – Full Time, Permanent
About The Role
Pegasus Group, a leading development consultancy offering planning, design, environmental, economics, and heritage services across the UK, delivers sustainable, innovative, and high-quality solutions. As part of this visionary commitment, we are launching an in-house Nature and Biodiversity team and are seeking passionate and experienced professionals to shape our ecological consulting services.
We are now seeking to appoint Consultant Ecologists across our offices to design and implement ecological strategy and delivery, with a strong emphasis on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services. This role requires a strong ecological background, project management expertise, and the ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams. You will work across high-profile projects, including sectors like infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial development, ensuring that ecological integrity aligns with commercial success.
Joining Pegasus now is your opportunity to join a new and growing team from its very beginning, contributing to the future of ecological solutions in development.
Key Responsibilities
- Support ecological projects and manage key aspects across diverse sectors such as infrastructure, residential, commercial, and renewable energy.
- Plan and support a range of ecological surveys, including:
- Species diversity assessments (e.g., UKHab)
- Protected species assessments (e.g., Bats, Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse)
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EcIA)
- Biodiversity Baseline Assessments
- BNG Metrics (Statutory Defra Metric)
- Site-specific conservation measures (HMMMPs/LEMPs)
- Provide ecological input into information apprenticeships (EIAs) and planning applications.
- Contribute to BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and standards.
- Design and implement bespoke BNG strategies, prioritising:
- Onsite green infrastructure development
- Effective offsite BNG solutions
- Sustainable building integration
- Ensure strict adherence to wildlife legislation, conservation policy, and planning standards.
- Engage with clients in relationship building, repeat clientele acquisition, and referral generation.
- Provide inputs into tender submissions, project planning, risk assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS).
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Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Degree in ecology or a related environmental discipline.
- Professional membership or eligibility for Association status with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
- Working (or starting to work) towards protected species licencing (e.g., Bats, Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormoise).
Experience & Professional Competencies
- At least 2+ years of professional experience in the ecological sector.
- Strong knowledge of the UK ecology and conservation regimes.
- In-depth experience with Biodiversity Net Gain principles and application of statutory BNG metrics.
- Proven ability to deliver complex ecological assessments independently or within a project team.
- Excellent writing and communication skills to articulate findings and recommendations clearly.
Benefits
Pegasus Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your professional growth and work-life balance:
- Competitive remuneration, details available on our careers page.
- Access to a range of training and development initiatives, including tailored excellence pathways through our stepping-stones development programme.
- Commitment to fostering your career progression and personal aspirations within a thriving consultancy.
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About Pegasus Group
Pegasus Group is a dynamic and innovative consultancy driven by passion for creating beautiful, resilient, and sustainable built environments with long-term benefits for both people and nature. Our expertise spans:
- Residential, health, higher education, retail, energy, leisure, research, and employment sectors.
Our ethos is deeply rooted in value-driven problem-solving, forging solutions within the constraints and opportunities of the 21st century. Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative, our company values our people as the cornerstone of our success.
Walking hybrid–we prioritise work-life balance, personal fulfilment, and a culture of mutual respect and encouragement.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Recognition
As Pegasus Group has grown from a small organisation into a reputable industry leader since 2003, our focus has always been on building a community of exceptional people.
- A culture that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion, reflecting diversity through policies and practices.
- Empowered staff who aim to leave a lasting positive impact on communities and our global environment.
- Base practices of mutual care, ensuring both teamwork and ethical responsibility.
Your potential is pivotal to us, and your unique perspective is what makes Pegasus Group better.
How To Apply
Ready to join our impactful Team?
To apply, submit your application by including your curriculum vitae (CV) outlining:
- Relevant skills and experience.
- A clear articulation of why you are eager to contribute to our ecological and development initiatives.
For any issues or technical queries, please direct them to recruitment@pegasusgroup.co.uk. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your vision aligns with ours!
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