Principal Ornithologist - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Astute People

Description

Astute's Renewables team is retained exclusively with a leading Environmental Consultancy with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Principal Ornithologist for either office across the UK (hybrid).

The strategically important Principal Ornithologist role comes with a salary up to £50,000, company performance bonus, employee development programs, pension, flexible working and more.

If you're a Principal Ornithologist or Senior Ornithologist looking to move into a Principal role, and looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Director of Ecology you will be responsible for:

• Directing a number of projects, delivering high quality EIA and Habitat Regulations Appraidal Services.
• Establish and cultivate stakeholder relationships with organisations like NatureScot, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, and the RSPB.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to develop the services we offer, incorporating innovative ideas into valuable client services.
• Nurture client relationships and ensure their continued satisfaction.
• Work alongside our esteemed GIS team to enhance and build upon our expertise and reputation in modelling techniques, including collision risk modelling, spatial modelling, displacement analysis, and population viability analysis.
• Assist the Technical Director in resource and business planning, provide guidance and support to junior staff, and act as a substitute when necessary.
• Serve as a reliable source of technical advice, advocating for best practices in ecological impact assessment and conservation both internally and externally.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A demonstrable background in providing services as an Ornithologist or Ecologist with a personal passions for sustainable and renewable energy.
• A degree qualification in Ornithology, Ecology or environmental field of study would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of EIAs, HRA processes, requirements and uses.
• A strong understanding of UK legislation and guidance, related to environmental matters.

Personal skills

The Principal EIA Consultant role would suit someone who has:

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and environmental issues internally and externally to clients and stakeholders alike.
• Awareness and respect to Health and Safety and safe working standards.
• A Full UK Driving Licence and a willingness to travel across the UK. The role will be primarily remote, with occasional office visits for meetings.

Salary and benefits of the Principal Ornithologist role

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid(mostly remote) working, pension scheme, career development path - with committed mentoring, cycle to work scheme.

INDREN

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful