Senior Ornithologist

Access Talent Group; East Midlands, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company in Birmingham is looking for a Senior or Principal Ornithologist. This role involves delivering ornithological impact assessments and writing corresponding EIA chapters. Candidates should have excellent bird identification skills and experience with various ornithology survey techniques. The position offers a competitive salary, a four-day work week, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Four-day working week

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ornithological projects and surveys.
• Full UK driver's license is required.
• Prior experience with other species is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ornithological impact assessments.
• Write EIA chapters for ornithology.
• Support bird survey programmes.

Skills

Bird ID skills

Ornithology survey techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Ecology, Biological Science, or similar

CIEEM membership

Job description

A Senior or Principal grade Ornithologist is required to join a leading company in environmental and advisory solutions in Birmingham, with remote working options also available. You will join a supportive and collaborative team to deliver a range of projects including renewables and wind farm developments.

You will have previous experience delivering similar projects, excellent bird ID skills and be able to demonstrate a range of ornithology survey techniques, including vantage points, black grouse, breeding birds and raptors. You will play a key part in delivering ornithological impact assessments and writing EIA chapters for ornithology.

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology, Biological Science or similar and CIEEM membership
• Previous Ornithology experience designing and delivering bird survey programmes
• Experience with other species would be advantageous (e.g. Bats, habitats, terrestrial mammals)
• Full UK drivers licence

In return you will receive a competitive package with an attractive starting salary, four day working week, and additional benefits. You will join inclusive business with great opportunities to progress and a flexible working arrangement.