Senior Ornithologist
Overview
Our client, a globally recognized leader in consulting and engineering services, is seeking a Senior Ecologist with Ornithology Expertise to join their award-winning ecology team. With a proven track record of delivering sustainable and resilient solutions across diverse sectors, our client is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the success of a multi-disciplinary consultancy.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Ecologist with Ornithology Expertise, you will:
- Lead and manage ornithological surveys, including winter, passage, and breeding bird surveys.
- Deliver high-quality ecological assessments and reports for projects across sectors such as residential, energy, defence, and transport.
- Liaise confidently with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to provide expert ecological advice.
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery within deadlines and to client expectations.
- Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their technical and professional development.
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
- Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to ecological challenges.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in ornithological surveys and ecological consultancy.
- Membership of (or eligibility to join) the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
- Strong project management skills, including financial awareness and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A full UK driving licence and legal entitlement to work in the UK.
- Additional ecological skills outside of ornithology (desirable).
Day-to-Day
Your typical day may include:
- Conducting field surveys to assess the impact of developments on bird populations and habitats.
- Reviewing and providing feedback on technical reports prepared by junior team members.
- Attending client meetings to discuss project requirements and progress.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver holistic project solutions.
- Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources.
- Participating in internal training sessions to enhance your technical and project management skills.
- Supporting the team in achieving high standards of ecological consultancy.
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Fully flexible, hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- A car or car allowance for personal and professional use.
- An established TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) system to accommodate seasonal demands.
- Extensive internal and external training opportunities, including mentoring from in-house experts.
- Financial incentives for achieving professional accreditations, such as Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status.
- Access to a network of over 95 ecologists across 13 offices, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting projects across multiple sectors.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values talent and skills over location.
