Senior Ornithologist: Lead Bird Surveys & Projects (Hybrid)

isepglobal; Leeds; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

CPD / in-house training

Car or car allowance

Licence attainment support

Résumé du poste

Tetra Tech in the UK is seeking a Senior Ornithologist to lead multi-season bird surveys and provide expert ecological advice across residential, defence, energy, infrastructure and government projects.

You will deliver field data, technical judgments and mitigation designs that influence planning decisions, while mentoring junior staff and strengthening client relationships to grow the business. Hybrid working and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and consultancy experience in ornithology.
• Membership of, or eligibility for, CIEEM; full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-season surveys and managing projects; additional species skills advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead robust winter, passage and breeding bird surveys across diverse landscapes and wind-farm contexts.
• Produce and critically review clear, defendable ecological and planning-stage reports.
• Manage budgets, schedules and client expectations; deliver multiple projects to deadline.
• Coach junior ecologists, share technical expertise and contribute to in-house training.
• Integrate ornithological input into multidisciplinary projects and support business development.

Connaissances

Survey design

Bird surveys

Technical reporting

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Formation

Degree in ornithology or related

CIEEM member or eligible

Full UK driving licence

Description du poste

Tetra Tech in the UK is seeking a Senior Ornithologist to lead multi-season bird surveys and provide expert ecological advice across residential, defence, energy, infrastructure and government projects.

You will deliver field data, technical judgments and mitigation designs that influence planning decisions, while mentoring junior staff and strengthening client relationships to grow the business. Hybrid working and clear career progression are offered.