Consultant / Senior Ornithologist

Job Description

A leading environmental and ecological consultancy is seeking a Consultant or Senior Ornithologist to join its growing team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services across a broad range of sectors, including renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities and development, the business is continuing to expand its ornithology offering in response to increasing client demand.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you’ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects while benefiting from flexible working, professional development support and clear career progression opportunities.

Your new role

As a Consultant or Senior Ornithologist, you will play a key role in delivering ornithological surveys, assessments and technical advice across a range of projects throughout the UK.Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and undertaking ornithological field surveys, including breeding bird, wintering bird and vista point surveys.
• Producing technical reports including survey reports, impact assessments and ecological appraisals.
• Providing ornithological advice to clients and project teams.
• Supporting projects through the planning and development process.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client expectations (Senior level).
• Supporting junior staff through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Working collaboratively with ecologists and environmental specialists across multidisciplinary projects.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A degree in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering ornithological surveys and assessments within the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, policy and guidance relating to birds.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience working within consultancy or a commercial ecological environment.
• Membership of CIEEM or a relevant professional body (desirable).
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Professional memberships and training support.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.