Ornithologist or Ecologist with Ornithology focus - Senior/Managing Consultant

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy seeks an Ornithologist or Ecologist to manage and support renewable energy projects. This role emphasizes assessing risks to bird species while contributing to clean energy solutions. The position allows for flexible work arrangements and includes comprehensive benefits, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible working hours

Gym membership discounts

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong relevant work experience in consent-based consultancy.
• Experience managing projects, writing reports, and conducting impact assessments.
• Full driving license and protected species survey licence are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support renewables projects in the UK and internationally.
• Write and review technical ornithology reports.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Report Writing

Impact Assessment

Ecology

Zoology

Education

Undergraduate degree in ecology/zoology

Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIEEM)

Job description

Our time is NOW.

ERM, the worlds largest pure play sustainability consultancy, are seeking a talented and experienced Ornithologist, at either Senior or Managing Consultant level depending on experience. We are also open to an Ecologist who can offer the Ornithology expertise we need, whilst also having more varied/generalist tasks. You will help to support our growing workload and considerable growth ambitions within the Renewable Energy space.

You’ll play a crucial role in assessing and mitigating the potential risks to bird species from wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. Your expertise will help our clients balance the need for clean energy with the responsibility to protect wildlife and their habitats.

This position would be well suited to an Ornithologist experienced in consent-based consultancy and with experience in, or passion for, the Renewable Energy sector. Applications for part-time/flexible work schedules are welcome and we all work on a hybrid basis. Some site visits may be required; however the role is minimum 90% desk based.

The Role

• Manage, advise and support renewables and energy infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally
• Write and review technical ornithology reports including Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulation Appraisal and Collision Risk Modelling
• Design, co-ordinate and schedule ornithology surveys
• Engage with, and provide technical advice to, project managers, stakeholders and clients
• Mentoring of junior team members (potential line management)

Why join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) in order to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.

We offer employees a safety first, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM. Take a look at our Sustainability Report and watch our video to learn more.

Skills & Experience

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in ecology/zoology or a related field
• Strong relevant work experience in a similar role within a consent-based consultancy
• Project Management, report writing and impact assessment experience is essential, please ensure this experience is highlighted in your CV
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIEEM) or willingness to apply
• Full driving license which allows you to drive in the UK
• Protected species survey licence holder would be advantageous

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