Senior Ornithologist

AECOM Corporation; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Ornithologist to join their Nature team in Port Glasgow. This role includes supporting ornithology projects and delivering consultancy services across various infrastructure sectors, particularly renewable energy. Candidates should have a background in wildlife conservation and a proactive health and safety approach.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting ornithology projects in the UK/Ireland.
• Well-developed understanding of wildlife conservation laws.
• Proactive approach to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids and tenders for ornithological services.
• Organise phases of bird survey and analysis work.
• Deliver consultancy and advisory services.

Skills

Planning and delivery of ornithology projects

Understanding of UK or Irish wildlife conservation

Excellent field skills in ornithology

Education

Membership of a professional institution

Job description

Senior Ornithologist – AECOM

Location: Port Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive impact around the world.

Job Description

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ornithologist in any one of our offices across the UK&I. Our team works on large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside smaller local projects, and supports the wider AECOM Nature team with national and international projects.

What you’ll do

• Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ornithological services, notably in the renewable energy, power and transport infrastructure and transformational sectors;
• Plan, schedule and organise all phases of bird survey and analysis project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet programme and budget requirements;
• Deliver ornithological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients;
• Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues across a range of bird habitats, including grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland and coastal habitats;
• Provide bird data and analysis for Habitats Regulations Assessments;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients by telephone, electronically and in both Teams and face‑to‑face meetings;
• Author and/or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs;
• Maintain team performance and skill sets.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting the planning and delivery of ornithology projects in the UK or Ireland;
• Well‑developed understanding of UK or Irish wildlife conservation, especially in relation to the legal and policy framework protecting birds;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards chartership (e.g., CIEEM or related);
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area of ornithology;
• A proactive approach to health and safety.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Science
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