Senior Natural Environment Officer
Ackerman Pierce Ltd
We're seeking a Senior Natural Environment Officer to provide expert ecological advice on planning applications and help shape sustainable development across the borough. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy planning team where you'll play a key role in protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
The Role
- Provide specialist ecological advice on planning applications.
- Review ecological surveys, mitigation strategies and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) submissions.
- Advise planning officers, developers and key stakeholders on ecological matters.
- Ensure developments comply with environmental legislation and planning policy.
- Promote biodiversity enhancement through the planning process.
- Previous experience working as an Ecologist or Natural Environment Officer within a local authority.
- Proven experience commenting on planning applications.
- Strong knowledge of ecology, wildlife legislation and planning policy.
- Able to manage a varied caseload and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.