Overview
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Job: Senior Ornithologist in our Nature team. Based in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle, with the North of England regional nature team working on large infrastructure projects and supporting national and international projects within the wider AECOM Nature team.
Responsibilities
* Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ornithological services, notably in the renewable energy, power and transport infrastructure and transformational sectors.
* Plan, schedule and organise all phases of bird survey and analysis project work, ensuring resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet programme and budget requirements.
* Deliver ornithological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients.
* Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues across a range of bird habitats (grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland and coastal).
* Provide bird data and analysis for Habitats Regulations Assessments.
* Communicate effectively with ecology team members, project teams and clients by telephone, electronically and in both Teams and face-to-face meetings.
* Author and/or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.
* Maintain team performance and skill sets.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of supporting the planning and delivery of ornithology projects in the UK or Ireland.
* Well-developed understanding of UK or Irish wildlife conservation, especially the legal and policy framework protecting birds.
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related). Commitment to innovation and continuing professional development.
* Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area of ornithology.
* Field skills in other areas of ecology such as great crested newt, bats or habitats.
* A proactive approach to Health and Safety.
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. We value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
Benefits and Environment
We offer core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a supportive, inclusive work environment.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. We solve complex challenges for public and private sector clients with a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and environmental, social and governance priorities. A Fortune 500 firm, we offer hybrid work options and a culture that supports growth and balance.
EEO and Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We provide interview opportunities for applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria. All information provided will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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