Consultant or Senior Ornithologist (Neo Environmental)

Energy Vault; Ballymena; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Vault, a leading planning and environmental consultancy, is seeking a Consultant or Senior Ornithologist in Ballymena. The role involves conducting ecological surveys, mentoring, and producing detailed reports, primarily focusing on renewable projects. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or similar required.
• Consultancy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK bird species and ecology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Ornithology surveys and produce reports.
• Collaborate with Ecology team and clients.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in ecology or similar

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy, have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant or Senior Ornithologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

The role will be based from our Ballymena (Northern Ireland) office and offers hybrid working.

Duties

• Undertaking Ornithology surveys
• Collaboration with wider Ecology team and Environmental colleagues
• Producing comprehensive reports including EIA's
• Liaising with clients and statutory consultees
• Attending client and site meetings
• Undertaking ECoW role where required
• Mentoring Junior colleagues

Essential Criteria

• Degree in ecology or similar
• Previous consultancy experience
• Significant professional report writing experience
• Good knowledge of UK and Irish ecological legislation and regulations
• Experience of field ornithology and survey techniques.
• Strong knowledge of UK bird species, ecology and distribution
  
• Attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays away from home
• Full driving license and own transport

Desirable Criteria

• CIEEM accredited
• Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience
• Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar
• Other protected species survey experience