Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Ornithologist role at AECOM. Join our dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ornithologist in the UK&I with offices across the region. Our team works on a mix of large infrastructure projects in energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects.
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 necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
* Deliver ornithological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients;
* As part of the team develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues across a range of bird habitats, including grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland and coastal habitats;
* Provide bird data and analysis for Habitats Regulations Assessments;
* Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with 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; and
* 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 in relation to 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;
* A proactive approach to Health and Safety;
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
About AECOM: AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. We are an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
ReqID: J10136579 | Business Line: Environment | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Science | Work Location Model: Hybrid
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