Ornithologist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Dutton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual leave

CPD support

Pension scheme

Membership subscriptions

Career progression

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Warrington is seeking an Ornithologist to join our ecology team, delivering bird surveys, assessments and consultancy across projects. You will work with ecologists, planners and environmental specialists from fieldwork through to reporting and client liaison.

At consultant level, a degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or Zoology is preferred, with bird survey experience and knowledge of UK species and legislation.

Qualifications

• For consultant level, degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or related discipline.
• Relevant ornithological survey experience within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Membership of CIEEM or willingness to work towards this.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of ornithological surveys including breeding bird, wintering bird, Vantage Point, Wetland Bird Survey and species-specific surveys.
• Design survey methodologies and coordinate survey programmes.
• Produce high-quality technical reports including EcIA, HRA inputs and ornithological assessments.
• Advise clients on ornithological constraints, mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Support planning applications and environmental assessments.
• Mentor junior ecologists and surveyors (Senior level).

Skills

Communication

Project management

Bird surveys knowledge

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or Zoology

Job description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

About this job

Your new company Our client is a well-established, independent environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological, planning and environmental services across the UK. With a multidisciplinary team of specialists, they work on a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure, conservation and land management projects, helping clients deliver sustainable solutions that benefit both people and nature.

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ornithologist to join their established ecology team based in Warrington.

Applications are welcomed from both consultant and senior-level professionals looking to further develop their technical expertise and project responsibilities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your new role As an Ornithologist, you will play a key role in delivering bird-related surveys, assessments and consultancy advice across a wide range of projects.

Working alongside ecologists, planners and environmental specialists, you will support project delivery from fieldwork through to reporting and client liaison.

Key responsibilities will include: Undertaking a range of ornithological surveys including breeding bird, wintering bird, Vantage Point, Wetland Bird Survey and species-specific surveys.

Designing survey methodologies and coordinating survey programmes.

Producing high-quality technical reports including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), HRA inputs and ornithological assessments.

Advising clients on ornithological constraints, mitigation and enhancement measures.

Supporting planning applications and environmental assessments.

Managing project budgets, timescales and client relationships (Senior level). Mentoring junior ecologists and surveyors (Senior level). Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on a variety of environmental projects across the UK. What you'll need to succeed For Consultant level, you will ideally have: Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or a related discipline.

Relevant ornithological survey experience within a consultancy or similar environment.

Strong knowledge of UK bird species, legislation and survey methodologies.

Experience producing technical reports and ecological assessments.

Membership of CIEEM or willingness to work towards this.

Full UK driving licence.

For senior level, you will additionally demonstrate: Significant consultancy-based ornithological experience.

Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships.

Experience reviewing technical work and supporting junior team members.

Strong understanding of planning policy, impact assessment and mitigation strategies.

Excellent communication and project management skills.

What you'll get in return Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Generous annual leave allowance.

Professional membership subscriptions.

Continuous professional development and training support.

Excellent career progression pathways.

Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits.