Your new company
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:

• Designing and delivering a range of ornithological surveys, including vantage point, breeding, and wintering bird surveys
• Analysing survey data and producing high-quality technical reports
• Leading ornithological input into EcIAs, EIAs, and HRAs
• Managing projects, including budgets, timelines, and client communication
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior team members
• Supporting business development activities, including tender preparation

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in ecology or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in UK ornithological survey work and reporting
• Strong knowledge of bird legislation, policy, and guidance
• Proven ability to manage projects (Senior level) or lead projects and teams (Principal level)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM)
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects
• Protected species survey licences
• GIS experience

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

What you need to do now

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