Ornithologist - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Mattinson Partnership

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Description

Reference #:

  • 22175_
  • Location:
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Salary:
- £ £46000 per annum

  • Sector:
  • Environment
  • Type:
  • Permanent
  • Posted On:
  • 27/02/2024


An opportunity to join a rapidly growing multidisciplinary, environmental consultancy as a lead Ornithologist, working closely with the management team to project manage a variety of ecological surveying projects with a particular focus on ornithology.


Boasting an already highly successful ecology team, operating across the UK with offices in North Wales and Scotland, our client has seen a vast increase in workload across renewable energy projects - and now requires the support of an experienced Ornithologist to work alongside the Ornithology Technical Director.

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The Role:
  • Project manage EIA surveys and Habitat regulations appraisals.
  • Provide expert technical advice and promote best practice for EIA and conservation projects.
  • Complete reports for variety of ecological and ornithological surveys.
  • Engage on both major renewable projects and local conservation works.
  • Client facing; tendering, client meetings and manage contractor list.
  • Work closely with external clients and stakeholders, such as NatureScot, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and the RSPB
  • Mentorship of junior staff.
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Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Experience on UK
  • based Ecological and Ornithology surveys.
  • Expert report writing capabilities.
  • Full UK Driving License.
  • Authored Ornithological chapters (highly advantageous).
  • Project management experience for renewables or alternative energy.

Package / Benefits:


  • Private healthcare
  • Time off in lieu
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
  • Hybrid working and choice of office location (North Wales or Scotland)
  • Volunteer days for local conservation projects
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