Senior Ornithology Consultant

APEM; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Mental health support access

Flexible working options

Job summary

APEM is seeking a Senior Ornithology Consultant to join our consultancy team, supporting projects across terrestrial, intertidal and offshore environments. You’ll manage projects from proposal through reporting, prepare costed tenders, oversee survey delivery, and produce baseline, EIA and HRA reports.

You’ll liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders, providing expert ornithological and planning advice on large infrastructure projects, mentor junior staff, and help maintain high technical

Qualifications

• A sound knowledge of ornithology, birding ecology, demography and behaviour.
• Experience contributing to or leading EcIA and HRA reports.
• Confidence interpreting and presenting bird data for planning purposes.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from proposal through reporting, including costed tenders and survey delivery.
• Analyse and model bird data to support baseline, EIA and HRA reports.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders on ornithological and planning advice for infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused culture.

Skills

Ornithology knowledge

Bird ecology

Regulatory engagement

EcIA and HRA reports

Data interpretation

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Innovation

Tools

GIS/QGIS

R (statistical analysis)

Job description

About The Role

Are you an effective communicator with a passion for ornithology? Do you enjoy supporting clients whilst advocating for our natural environment? Are you looking to engage in a passion for birds married with the opportunity to grow your career, all whilst grounded in up-to-date scientific thinking? We’re looking for a Senior Ornithology Consultant to join our consultancy team, supporting projects across terrestrial, intertidal and offshore environments.

As a Senior Ornithology Consultant, you’ll work on projects from proposal through to reporting, preparing costed tenders, managing survey delivery, analysing and modelling bird data, and producing high-quality baseline, EIA and HRA reports.

You’ll liaise directly with clients, regulators and stakeholders, providing expert ornithological and planning advice on large infrastructure and development projects. Internally, you’ll be a trusted adviser to colleagues in other disciplines, helping integrate ornithology into multidisciplinary assessments. Alongside project delivery, you’ll support and mentor junior team members, helping maintain high technical standards and a collaborative, solutions-focused culture.

You’ll bring:

• A sound knowledge of ornithology, birding ecology, demography and behaviour.
• Passion about core-specialisms and the ability to engage with other like-minded specialists and non-specialists (regulators, clients and colleagues).
• Experience contributing to or leading EcIA and HRA reports
• Confidence interpreting and presenting bird data for planning purposes
• The ability to manage projects to time and budget
• Clear, professional communication skills with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem solving and innovation

You may also have experience with specialist survey techniques, GIS/QGIS for data presentation, or statistical analysis in R. An understanding of the UK planning process and commercial awareness from consultancy would be advantageous. Most importantly, you’ll be a collaborative team player, thoughtful under pressure, solutions-focused, and motivated by producing high-quality work that makes a difference.

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you,

• private medical insurance for all employees
• access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work
• superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life

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