Bird Ecology Tech Lead – UK & Europe

ARUP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Technical Lead – Birds to shape and grow its ornithology capability across the UK and Europe. You will drive strategic development, client engagement and delivery excellence for bird ecology on major projects.

Lead a multidisciplinary ecology team, map opportunities, and implement innovative tools and surveys to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable growth. A bachelor’s degree is required, MSc advantageous; flexible, international roles are expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in work-winning and growing capability within an Ecology team.
• Proven experience in ornithology/bird ecology, including leading teams or workstreams on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European bird ecology legislation, policy and best practice.
• Ability to build and maintain senior-level client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with experience in workforce planning, resourcing and recruitment.
• Track record of leading bird ecology input on major projects.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc in Ecological Consultancy) is advantageous.
• Membership of CIEEM and/or Chartered Ecologist, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Map market opportunities and identify client drivers; strengthen internal capabilities including AI and digital survey tools.
• Build strong, direct relationships with major clients and secure ornithology lead roles on major projects.
• Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to identify resourcing, skills and capability needs; provide reskilling and recruitment recommendations.
• Review current ornithological skills, distribution and potential within existing teams; model bird workstreams across major projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

MSc in Ecological Consultancy (advantageous)

Membership of CIEEM and/or Chartered Ecologist

Job description

Arup is seeking a Technical Lead – Birds to shape and grow its ornithology capability across the UK and Europe. You will drive strategic development, client engagement and delivery excellence for bird ecology on major projects.

Lead a multidisciplinary ecology team, map opportunities, and implement innovative tools and surveys to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable growth. A bachelor’s degree is required, MSc advantageous; flexible, international roles are expected.