Senior Ornithologist & Ecology Project Lead

Atmos Consulting Ltd; Mold; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Consulting Ltd, part of the Adler & Allan Group, is seeking a Senior Ornithologist to lead our Ecology team on complex development projects across the UK. This role combines high-level ornithological expertise with project management, client liaison and mentoring of junior ecologists.

You'll deliver surveys, reports and mitigation strategies, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to business growth while upholding technical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ornithological surveying and ecological consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and ecological impact assessment.
• Demonstrated experience managing ecological projects and client relationships.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Confidence leading field surveys, site meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Experience managing project budgets and coordinating resources.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Membership of, or progress towards membership of, CIEEM or an equivalent professional body.
• Specialist expertise in one or more ecological disciplines.
• Experience mentoring or line managing junior staff.
• Proven contribution to business development and winning work.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, planning and delivery of ornithological and ecological surveys; Prepare and review high-quality technical reports; Provide specialist ornithological expertise across the business; Deliver site-based support including ECoW services; Ensure technical quality and professionalism.
• Project Management: Manage medium to large-scale ecological projects from inception to completion; Primary client contact; Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors; Monitor performance and ensure safety, schedule and budget compliance.
• Client & Business Development: Develop client relationships; Prepare tenders and fee proposals; Identify opportunities to expand work; Contribute to marketing and industry events.
• Team Development: Mentor and coach junior ecologists; Line manage up to three team members; Contribute to training and continuous improvement; Foster collaborative team culture.
• Key Responsibilities: Deliver surveys and assessments to a high professional standard; Produce clear technical reports; Manage budgets and schedules; Ensure compliance with legislation and policy; Support development of technical excellence.

Skills

Ornithology surveying

UK wildlife legislation

Ecological project management

Report writing

Client relationships

Budget & resource coordination

Team mentoring

CIEEM membership pursuit

Ecology discipline specialty

Line management

Business development

Job description

Atmos Consulting Ltd, part of the Adler & Allan Group, is seeking a Senior Ornithologist to lead our Ecology team on complex development projects across the UK. This role combines high-level ornithological expertise with project management, client liaison and mentoring of junior ecologists.

You'll deliver surveys, reports and mitigation strategies, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to business growth while upholding technical excellence and regulatory compliance.