Senior Ornithologist

Senior Ornithologist – Glasgow

Full Time | Salary £35,000 - £40,000 DOE | Hybrid Flexible Working | Start ASAP

Lead and deliver ornithological survey and assessment work for a busy ecology team based in Glasgow. Combine hands-on fieldwork with technical reporting, client liaison and mentorship to support project delivery across renewable energy, infrastructure, housing and habitat restoration schemes.

• Design and run bird survey programmes including BBS, winter surveys, species-specific surveys, vantage point and offshore survey methods.
• Prepare high-quality survey reports, EcIAs and HRAs and contribute to tender documents.
• Develop mitigation strategies and provide practical advice on avoidance, mitigation and monitoring.
• Manage project work streams including budgets, schedules and client communications.
• Provide site supervision and ECoW duties when required.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists and technicians.

• Minimum 3 years' professional experience in ornithology within consultancy, contractor, NGO or regulatory roles.
• Demonstrable competence across standard bird survey methods and survey data analysis.
• Proven technical report writing experience for EcIAs, HRAs or planning submissions.
• Eligible for or member of CIEEM preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to field sites across Scotland.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and flexible buyable leave options.
• Company pension, life assurance and health cash plan.
• Paid mileage and TOIL policy.
• Structured CPD, training and clear progression routes.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with hybrid working and regular field work.

Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining relevant ornithological experience and availability to Connor Sandison.

Applications are confidential and reviewed upon receipt.