Principal/Associate Director - Ornithology

AECOM; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Liverpool is seeking a skilled ornithologist responsible for managing bids and overseeing ornithological projects across renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. The role involves ensuring technical standards, conducting surveys, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills in varied habitats.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of high quality bids and tenders for ornithological services.
• Manage ornithological aspects of projects from conception to final assessment.
• Ensure ornithological aspects are delivered to high technical standards.
• Author and review ornithology deliverables including EIA chapters.
• Organise all phases of bird survey and analysis projects.
• Conduct ornithology surveys as needed.
• Deliver ornithological consultancy to clients.
• Develop solutions to complex ecological issues in bird habitats.
• Communicate effectively with ecology team and clients.
• Mentor junior staff and improve processes within the region.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ornithological services, notably in the renewable energy, power and transport infrastructure and transformational sectors.
• Manage the ornithological aspects of projects from conception through survey scoping, liaison with statutory bodies and final assessment.
• Act as lead verifier on projects to ensure that ornithological aspects of projects are delivered to the highest technical standards.
• Author and review/verify ornithology deliverables including EIA chapters and HRA.
• Plan, schedule and organise all phases of bird survey and analysis project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements.
• Undertake ornithology surveys as and when required, particularly during survey scoping stage.
• Deliver ornithological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients.
• As part of the team develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues across a range of bird habitats, including grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland and coastal habitats.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients by telephone, electronically and in both Teams and face to face meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and take ownership of strategic initiatives to improve the ornithology skillset and processes within the region.