Senior/Principal Ornithologist

Access Talent Group; Scotland; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning ecology team as a Senior or Principal Ornithologist. This exciting role offers the flexibility of remote working across the UK while engaging in impactful projects such as renewables and wind farm developments. You will leverage your expertise in bird identification and ornithology survey techniques to contribute to vital assessments and reports. This inclusive organization values collaboration and offers great opportunities for professional growth, along with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are passionate about ecology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Career Progression Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or Biological Science with CIEEM membership.
• Experience in designing and delivering bird survey programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ornithological impact assessments and write EIA chapters.
• Conduct various ornithology survey techniques for projects.

Skills

Bird Identification Skills

Ornithology Survey Techniques

Project Delivery in Ecology

EIA Writing

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Biological Science

CIEEM Membership

Tools

Survey Equipment

Job description

A Senior or Principal grade Ornithologist is required to join an award-winning ecology team. This role can be based UK-wide with remote working options available. You will join a supportive and collaborative team to deliver a range of projects including renewables and wind farm developments.

You will have previous experience delivering similar projects, excellent bird ID skills, and be able to demonstrate a range of ornithology survey techniques, including vantage points, black grouse, breeding birds, and raptors. You will play a key part in delivering ornithological impact assessments and writing EIA chapters for ornithology.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• A degree in Ecology, Biological Science or similar and CIEEM membership
• Previous Ornithology experience designing and delivering bird survey programmes
• Experience with other species would be advantageous (e.g. Bats, habitats, terrestrial mammals)
• Full UK drivers licence

In return you will receive a competitive package with an attractive starting salary, car allowance, and additional benefits. You will join an inclusive business with great opportunities to progress and a flexible working arrangement.