Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded Bird Ecology Strategic Lead to drive and shape our ornithological capability across the UK and Europe. This role will focus on strengthening our expertise, understanding client needs, auditing current supply chains, and ensuring our bird ecology offering is positioned for long-term sustainability and growth.
The Technical Lead – Birds (TL-B) role is one of a series of skills directors appointed as part of the new Nature structure within Arup. Skills directors will work with the Nature director and Nature geographic leads to drive the business forward. These are national (and international) roles that will grow Arup’s profile and impact in their defined areas. Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to identify resourcing, skills, and capability needs. Provide clear recommendations for reskilling, upskilling, and recruitment to meet market demand. Critically review current ornithological skills levels, distribution, and potential within existing teams. Create a model on major projects of the bird workstream division and populate with Arup bird ecologists.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of Arup’s ornithology capability across the UK and Europe.
* Conduct gap analyses to identify resourcing, skills, and capability needs; provide recommendations for reskilling, upskilling, and recruitment.
* Review current ornithological skills levels, distribution, and potential within existing teams; model major projects for the bird workstream and populate with bird ecologists.
* Collaborate with Nature director and geographic leads to drive business growth and client impact.
Qualifications
* Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., MSc in Ecological Consultancy) is advantageous. Membership of CIEEM or equivalent professional body or working towards Chartership or Fellowship.
* Proven experience in ornithology/bird ecology, ideally within consultancy or large-scale infrastructure/environmental projects.
* Strong knowledge of UK and European bird ecology legislation, policy, and best practice. Ability to build and maintain client relationships at a senior level.
* Strategic thinker with experience in workforce planning, resourcing, and recruitment.
* Track record of leading bird ecology input on major projects.
What we offer
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each member to our shared success. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a career where all members can belong, grow and thrive – with benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities and opportunities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection, plus flexible benefits to support wellbeing for you and your family.
Equal Opportunity
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
We are committed to accessible recruitment and workplaces. Please contact Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com to request reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process.
Our Application Process
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