Principal Ecologist – Ornithology

Primary Industry
Glasgow
August 29, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Principal Ecologist – Ornithology

Location: Glasgow or Stirling (Flexible/Home-Based)
Salary: £50,500 – £57,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Ready to take the next step in your ecology career?
Are you a driven and experienced Ecologist with a passion for Ornithology, looking to move into a Principal-level role? Or perhaps you’re seeking a new challenge where your expertise will be truly valued?

A leading UK-based environmental consultancy is looking for an ambitious Principal Ecologist (Ornithology) to join their dynamic ecology team.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with an organisation known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to high-quality ecological outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading and managing ornithological fieldwork across the UK

  • Designing and delivering bird survey programmes (BBS, winter, species-specific, vantage point, offshore, etc.)

  • Developing mitigation strategies and ecological assessments ( EcIAs , HRAs)

  • Writing tenders, reports, and managing project delivery

  • Providing high-level support to the wider ecology team

  • Financial oversight and project management responsibilities

  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members

Who We’re Looking For

You ‘ re someone who is:

  • Technically experienced in a wide range of bird survey methodologies

  • Comfortable working independently, but also a strong collaborator

  • Looking to grow into a Principal role or expand your impact at that level

  • Passionate about high standards in fieldwork, client service, and ecology outcomes

Requirements

  • Proven experience in ornithology within a consultancy or similar environment

  • Experience producing survey reports, EcIAs , HRAs, and tenders

  • Eligible for or already a member of CIEEM

  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What ‘ s in It for You?

  • Flexible, supportive working environment

  • Structured career progression with access to regular training

  • Competitive salary: £ 50 ,500 to £5 7 ,000 (depending on experience)

  • Company-paid life assurance

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships

  • Option to purchase additional annual leave

If you ‘ re an ambitious Senior Ecologist ready to take the next step – or already operating at Principal level – we ‘ d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a consultancy where your skills and ambition will be truly supported.

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