Senior/Principal Ornithologist

Origin Environmental; Stretton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique dans le secteur de l'écologie recherche un Senior ou Principal Ecologist pour rejoindre son équipe croissante. Le rôle inclut la gestion de projets écologiques variés, principalement dans les énergies renouvelables, ainsi que l'encadrement du personnel junior. Offrant une flexibilité de travail, cette position est idéale pour un professionnel motivé à élever ses compétences dans un environnement collaboratif.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Expérience solide en gestion de projets et évaluations écologiques.
• Compétences en communication et en mentorat de personnel junior.
• Connaissance des politiques environnementales et législatives au Royaume-Uni.

Responsibilities

• Diriger des projets, préparer des rapports détaillés et effectuer des évaluations écologiques.
• Superviser des écologistes juniors et coordonner des sous-consultants.
• Conseiller les clients sur les exigences écologiques de leurs projets.

Skills

Project Management

Ecological Assessments

Communication

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Avian Ecology is looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our team of skilled professionals in response to our continued growth, particularly in the renewables sector.

About Us:

Over the last decade, Avian has earned a reputation for professional excellence and delivering services to the highest standards on projects of all scales across the UK. Our clients are from both the public and private sectors, and our project portfolio is diverse, challenging, and interesting.

Avian Ecology provides a highly professional and progressive environment while also offering the benefits associated with a medium-sized consultancy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest calibre of personnel and providing them with an opportunity to flourish in an environment where excellence and progression are encouraged, supported, and rewarded.

We offer a strong remuneration package in a friendly, dynamic, and flexible working environment with home working opportunities. We also support and encourage professional development and training.

Avian Ecology has offices located in Lower Stretton (near Warrington) and Falkirk in Scotland. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from either office or work from home (with prior agreement).

The Role:

As a Senior or Principal Ecologist, your role will primarily focus on desk-based responsibilities, including leading projects, preparing detailed reports, and conducting ecological assessments. You will also work as part of a larger project team. While the work will be varied, there will be a strong focus on renewable energy schemes, particularly wind projects, as well as more conventional development projects.

You will engage with clients remotely, providing clear advice and robust documentation to support projects across the UK. Liaising with planning authorities, statutory agencies, and stakeholders will be a key part of the role, offering excellent opportunities to further develop your project management skills. You will also supervise junior ecologists and co-ordinate sub-consultants.

Key requirements are:

• Strong experience in desk-based project management, reporting, and ecological assessments.
  
• Experience in mentoring junior staff and managing small teams.
• A clear understanding of relevant UK-wide environmental/ecological policy and legislation.
• Demonstrable ability to produce clear, succinct, and robust technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Technical Appendices.
• Experience in advising clients on the ecological requirements of their projects and consulting with regulators and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills.
• A flexible, diligent, and proactive person who is motivated to work independently or as part of a team to consistently high standards.
• Previous consultancy experience is required.
• Candidates will have a relevant degree and preferably be a CIEEM member, along with a full clean driver’s license.

This is a full-time permanent role. Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience.

As with all of our team, the successful candidate will be diligent, passionate, professional, and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to working.