Ornithologist or Ecologist with Ornithology focus - Senior/Managing Consultant

ERM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior or Managing Consultant in Ornithology or Ecology. This role involves assessing risks to bird species from renewable energy projects and supporting clients in balancing clean energy with wildlife protection. You'll manage projects, prepare technical reports, and mentor junior staff. With a hybrid working model and a focus on sustainability, this position offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

EV car scheme

Cycle2Work

Season ticket loans

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a consent-based consultancy role is essential.
• Protected species survey license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewable energy projects in the UK and internationally.
• Prepare technical reports including Ecological Impact Assessments.
• Design and coordinate ornithology surveys.

Skills

Ecology

Zoology

Project Management

Report Writing

Impact Assessments

Ornithology

Education

Undergraduate degree in Ecology

Membership of a professional body

Job description

Ornithologist or Ecologist with Ornithology focus - Senior/Managing Consultant

Join ERM, the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, as a Senior or Managing Consultant in Ornithology or Ecology with a focus on Ornithology. We are open to applications from Ornithologists or Ecologists who can provide Ornithology expertise and are interested in diverse tasks within the Renewable Energy sector.

This role involves assessing and mitigating risks to bird species from wind, solar, and battery storage projects, supporting clients in balancing clean energy development with wildlife protection.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and support renewable and energy infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally.
2. Prepare and review technical reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulation Appraisals, and Collision Risk Modelling.
3. Design and coordinate ornithology surveys.
4. Provide technical advice to project managers, stakeholders, and clients.
5. Mentor junior team members (potential line management).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in ecology, zoology, or related field.
• Relevant experience in a consent-based consultancy role.
• Experience in project management, report writing, and impact assessments.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., CIEEM) or willingness to apply.
• Full UK driving license.
• Protected species survey license (advantageous).

Additional Information:

• Open to part-time/flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid working model with some site visits; role is predominantly desk-based.

Benefits include: flexible working, 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, promotion opportunities, salary reviews, bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car scheme, Cycle2Work, season ticket loans, wellbeing programs, and discounts.

Our culture promotes diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Join us to grow your career and contribute to impactful projects.