Senior Ornithologist
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Type: Full-Time, Flexible/Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ornithologist to join a dynamic and forward-thinking environmental consultancy. In this role, you will work closely with the Principal Ornithologist and Ornithology Technical Director, playing a crucial role in delivering high-quality technical advice across a variety of impactful projects within the low-carbon economy.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a range of small to medium projects, ensuring the delivery of top-tier Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Appraisals.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance service offerings, turning innovative ideas into valuable client services.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
Foster and manage client relationships to ensure project success and satisfaction.
Work closely with the GIS team to advance expertise in modelling techniques, such as collision risk modelling, spatial modelling, displacement analysis, and population viability analysis.
Requirements:
A passion for sustainable development and a commitment to environmental conservation.
A collaborative and supportive team spirit, with a flexible and proactive approach to your work.
Natural curiosity and a willingness to learn, share knowledge, and innovate within the business.
A solid understanding of the relevant UK legislation and guidance frameworks.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate on technical issues both strategically and in detail.
A degree in ecology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Awareness of health and safety practices, particularly in relation to ecology fieldwork.
Proficiency in IT, including the use of MS Word and Excel.
A full, current driving licence.
If you are interested in this or other opportunities in Ecology, please send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or contact (phone number removed). Visit our website for more vacancies. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role