Senior Terrestrial Ornithologist — Lead Projects & Mentorship

APEM Ltd.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Income protection

Flexible working

Job summary

APEM Group in Ireland is seeking a Senior Terrestrial Ornithology Consultant to lead delivery of terrestrial ornithology projects across Ireland, from inception to completion, and to mentor early-career ecologists.

You will work with the Principal Consultant, provide expertise in survey design, data interpretation and impact assessment, help grow APEM’s terrestrial ornithology offering, and maintain strong client relationships while traveling as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of bird ecology, ornithological survey methods and impact assessment.
• Experience delivering ornithological consultancy projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships.
• Experience preparing technical reports for planning and consenting applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of consultancy project delivery.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of terrestrial ornithology projects across Ireland, managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise in ornithological survey design, data interpretation and impact assessment.
• Support growth of APEM’s terrestrial ornithology offering in Ireland.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with Principal Consultant.

Skills

Bird ecology

Survey methods

Impact assessment

Consultancy delivery

Client management

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Project management

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science or related

Job description

APEM Group in Ireland is seeking a Senior Terrestrial Ornithology Consultant to lead delivery of terrestrial ornithology projects across Ireland, from inception to completion, and to mentor early-career ecologists.

You will work with the Principal Consultant, provide expertise in survey design, data interpretation and impact assessment, help grow APEM’s terrestrial ornithology offering, and maintain strong client relationships while traveling as required.