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Principal Ornithologist

Edinburgh, Scotland, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-20 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead ornithological services and deliver high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitat Regulations Appraisal for clients across the UK.

Role type

Principal Ornithologist (Senior IC)

Builds

Environmental Impact Assessment services, Habitat Regulations Appraisal, collision risk models, spatial models, population viability analysis

Domain

Environmental consulting / Ornithology / UK legislation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Avian ecology expertise, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitat Regulations Appraisal, collision risk modelling, spatial modelling, population viability analysis, stakeholder management, technical leadership, UK legislation framework knowledge, fieldwork risk assessment, MS Office proficiency

Preferred skills

Sustainable development strategy, business planning, mentoring, GIS collaboration, innovation in ecological services

Technologies

MS Word, MS Excel, GIS tools

Responsibilities

Direct and manage medium to large environmental assessment projects, build and shape stakeholder relationships with regulatory bodies and conservation organizations, collaborate on advanced modelling techniques, support resource and business planning, mentor junior staff

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic input

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