Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy, have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant or Senior Ornithologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy. You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams. The role will be based from our Ballymena (Northern Ireland) office and offers hybrid working. Duties Undertaking Ornithology surveys Collaboration with wider Ecology team and Environmental colleagues Producing comprehensive reports including EIA's Liaising with clients and statutory consultees Attending client and site meetings Undertaking ECoW role where required Mentoring Junior colleagues Essential Criteria Degree in ecology or similar Previous consultancy experience Significant professional report writing experience Good knowledge of UK and Irish ecological legislation and regulations Experience of field ornithology and survey techniques. Strong knowledge of UK bird species, ecology and distribution Attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills Strong communication skills and ability to develop relationships with clients and stakeholders Flexible and willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays away from home Full driving license and own transport Desirable Criteria CIEEM accredited Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar Other protected species survey experience