Your newpany
A well-established and highly regarded environmental consultancy is seeking to appoint a Senior or Principal Ornithologist to support continued growth within its ecology team.
With a strong pipeline of projects across sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, and development, this organisation is known for delivering high-quality, pragmatic environmental solutions to a diverse client base.
Your new role
You will play a key role in delivering ornithological consultancy services across a broad range of projects. Depending on your level of experience, you will take responsibility for project leadership, technical delivery, and client engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ornithologist looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Designing and delivering a range of ornithological surveys, including vantage point, breeding, and wintering bird surveys
2. Analysing survey data and producing high-quality technical reports
3. Leading ornithological input into EcIAs, EIAs, and HRAs
4. Managing projects, including budgets, timelines, and clientmunication
5. Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior team members
6. Supporting business development activities, including tender preparation
What you'll need to succeed
7. A degree in ecology or a related discipline
8. Extensive experience in UK ornithological survey work and reporting
9. Strong knowledge of bird legislation, policy, and guidance
10. Proven ability to manage projects (Senior level) or lead projects and teams (Principal level)
11. Excellent written and verbalmunication skills
12. Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
13. Membership of a relevant professional body ( CIEEM)
14. Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects
15. Protected species survey licences
16. GIS experience
What you'll get in return
17. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
18. Generous holiday allowance
19. Pension scheme
20. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
21. A collaborative and supportive working environment