Lead Ornithology Consultant for Offshore Wind Projects

APEM Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Mental health first aiders

Comprehensive income protection

Flexible working options

Job summary

APEM Ltd is seeking a Principal Ornithology Consultant to lead offshore ornithology workstreams across a range of projects in the UK. You will bring expertise in offshore wind impact assessment, baseline survey interpretation and the evidence necessary to support EIA, HRA and related cases.

Join a multi-specialist team within a diverse, collaborative environment and contribute to the development of advanced ornithological evidence, mitigation and compensation strategies while supporting project

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation, or eligibility for accreditation, with a relevant body such as CIEEM or IEMA.
• A degree, preferably postgraduate, in a relevant science discipline.
• A strong track record in ornithology, seabird ecology and/or impact assessment, gained through consultancy, research, NGO or government roles.
• Detailed understanding of ornithological assessments supporting major development projects, particularly through EIA and HRA.
• Experience in technical areas such as collision risk modelling, displacement analysis, apportioning, population modelling, monitoring design or compensation evidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore ornithology workstreams across a range of projects.
• Provide expert advice across complex consenting challenges, including EIA, HRA and derogation/compensation where relevant.
• Contribute to development of emerging approaches to ornithological evidence, assessment, mitigation and compensation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Accreditation

Offshore wind

Education

Science degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

APEM Ltd is seeking a Principal Ornithology Consultant to lead offshore ornithology workstreams across a range of projects in the UK. You will bring expertise in offshore wind impact assessment, baseline survey interpretation and the evidence necessary to support EIA, HRA and related cases.

Join a multi-specialist team within a diverse, collaborative environment and contribute to the development of advanced ornithological evidence, mitigation and compensation strategies while supporting project