Senior Ornithologist
Core
Lead design, planning, and delivery of ornithological and ecological surveys; prepare technical reports including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and mitigation strategies.
Role type
Senior IC ornithologist and ecological project manager
Builds
Ecological impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and compliance documentation for development projects
Domain
Environmental consulting / Ornithology / UK planning policy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ornithological surveying, ecological consultancy, UK wildlife legislation, Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), project management, client relationship management, report writing, budget management, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services, line management, business development, specialist expertise in other ecological disciplines
Technologies
CIEEM membership
Responsibilities
Lead ornithological surveys and ecological assessments; manage medium to large-scale ecological projects from inception to completion; act as primary client contact; mentor junior staff; contribute to business development and marketing initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with line management responsibilities