Senior Ornithologist

Blue Arrow; Mold; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow in Mold is seeking a Senior Ornithologist to lead the design, planning and delivery of ornithological and ecological surveys within a hybrid work setup (1-2 days in office). This full-time role focuses on producing baseline assessments, EcIA reports and mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation.

You will provide expert ornithological guidance, support clients and mentoring colleagues across diverse development and environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ornithological surveying and ecological consultancy.
• Strong project management skills in environmental projects.
• Excellent report writing and data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning and delivery of ornithological and ecological surveys.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports including EcIA and mitigation strategies.
• Provide specialist ornithological expertise across the business and mentor colleagues.
• Deliver site-based support including ECoW services where required.
• Ensure technical quality, accuracy and professionalism on all work.
• Manage medium to large-scale ecological projects from inception to completion.

Job description

Location: Mold (Hybrid 1 - 2 days office based)

Duration: Full-time / Permanent

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled ecological professional who combines strong ornithological expertise with project management capability and a passion for delivering high-quality environmental outcomes. As a Senior Ornithologist, you will play a key role in delivering complex projects, supporting clients, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to the continued growth of our business.

You'll work closely with clients, landowners, project teams, regulators, and internal specialists to provide trusted ecological advice across a diverse portfolio of development and environmental projects.

We welcome applications from individuals who are members of, or working towards membership of, CIEEM or an equivalent professional body.

Job Description

• Lead the design, planning and delivery of ornithological and ecological surveys.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, including baseline assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), mitigation strategies and legal compliance documentation.
• Provide specialist ornithological expertise and act as a recognised technical resource across the business.
• Deliver site-based support, including Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services where required.
• Ensure work is delivered to the highest standards of technical quality, accuracy and professionalism.
• Manage medium to large-scale and technically complex ecological projects from inception through to completion.
• Deliver ornithological surveys, ecological assessments and advisory services to a high professional standard.
• Produce clear, accurate and well-presented technical reports and project documentation.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of conservation legislation and its practical application within development projects.
• Significant experience in ornithological surveying and ecological consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and ecological impact assessment.