Senior Ornithology Ecologist | Lead Major Projects & Teams

isepglobal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Pension contributions up to 10%

Health coverage

Employee networks

Parental leave

Job summary

isepglobal is seeking a Senior/Principal ecologist with a strong specialization in ornithology to join our ecology team across the UK. You will collaborate with hydrologists, engineers and planners to ensure robust ecological input on projects from transport to energy sectors and lead ornithological surveys for high-profile clients.

You will contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulation Appraisals while mentoring junior staff within a supportive, global career framework.

Qualifications

• Must be a full member of a professional body or able to obtain membership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong understanding of ornithology with field survey experience.
• Ability to lead complex ornithological surveys and provide expert client-facing advice.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and stay away from home as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead ornithological surveys and provide expert advice to clients.
• Support wider ecological surveys and environmental impact assessments.
• Contribute to bid strategy and project planning.
• Produce clear, concise technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Ornithology expertise

Bird identification

Survey design

Report writing

Job description

isepglobal is seeking a Senior/Principal ecologist with a strong specialization in ornithology to join our ecology team across the UK. You will collaborate with hydrologists, engineers and planners to ensure robust ecological input on projects from transport to energy sectors and lead ornithological surveys for high-profile clients.

You will contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulation Appraisals while mentoring junior staff within a supportive, global career framework.