Lead Marine Ornithologist - Offshore Wind & Seabird Expert

SLR CONSULTING; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Principal Marine Ornithologist. This role involves delivering impactful compensation and monitoring plans for marine renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include preparing ornithological assessments, managing offshore projects, and providing expert advice to clients. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of environmental planning, experience with seabird ecology, and is skilled in project management. Competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and excellent career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with the European Birds and Habitats Directives.
• Experience conducting ESAS and seabird colony count surveys.
• Ability to produce and review high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compensation plans for offshore wind farms.
• Manage and coordinate offshore ornithology projects.
• Conduct ornithological fieldwork.

Skills

Understanding of the environmental planning system

Experience with ornithological impact assessments

Knowledge of European seabird ecology

Project management skills

Strong IT skills including Word and Excel

Education

Higher degree in ecology or related subject

Tools

Collision risk modelling

Spatial modelling

Population viability analysis

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Principal Marine Ornithologist. This role involves delivering impactful compensation and monitoring plans for marine renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include preparing ornithological assessments, managing offshore projects, and providing expert advice to clients. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of environmental planning, experience with seabird ecology, and is skilled in project management. Competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and excellent career progression opportunities are offered.