Senior Ornithology Consultant: Impact, Reporting & Strategy

Eden Scott; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Income protection benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking a Senior Ornithology Consultant to support a diverse portfolio of projects across terrestrial, coastal and offshore environments. The role focuses on delivering ornithology work from inception through to completion, with responsibilities covering surveys, data analysis and technical reporting.

You will mentor junior colleagues, engage with clients and regulators, and contribute to a sustainable development approach while working in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ornithology, bird ecology and behaviour.
• Experience leading EcIA and HRA reports.
• Ability to interpret and present ornithological data in planning.
• Experience managing projects to programme and budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative, proactive and delivery-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ornithology projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare fee proposals and tenders.
• Manage and coordinate ornithology surveys.
• Analyse and interpret bird survey data.
• Produce high-quality technical reports (baseline studies, EcIA, HRA).
• Provide specialist ornithological advice to clients and regulators.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.

Skills

Ornithology expertise

Bird ecology and behaviour

EcIA and HRA report experience

Data interpretation and presentation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Tools

GIS/QGIS

R statistical analysis

Job description

Eden Scott is seeking a Senior Ornithology Consultant to support a diverse portfolio of projects across terrestrial, coastal and offshore environments. The role focuses on delivering ornithology work from inception through to completion, with responsibilities covering surveys, data analysis and technical reporting.

You will mentor junior colleagues, engage with clients and regulators, and contribute to a sustainable development approach while working in a flexible, hybrid environment.