Consultant Ornithologist

This role involves periods of fieldwork, sometimes in challenging terrain and weather conditions, with occasional early starts and late finishes. Any overtime can be taken back as time off in lieu.

As a Consultant Ornithologist, you’ll use your technical knowledge to advise clients, manage ornithology projects and survey logistics, and contribute to high-quality reporting for planning and consents.

• Produce and review technical documentation including annual reports, EIA and HRA chapters, licence applications, and feasibility studies.
• Contribute to tenders, quotes and wider business development.
• Help raise Natural Power’s profile through industry engagement.
• Undertake and manage ornithological surveys (with travel across the UK, often to remote sites).
• Manage project budgets, resources and timelines.
• Provide clear ornithological advice, including survey design, data analysis, interpretation, and impact assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultees, landowners and subcontractors.

• Knowledge of onshore renewables sector and UK planning/permitting processes.
• Experience in EIA ornithology chapters, Habitat Regulations, or Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel/stay overnight for surveys.
• Flexible and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Environmental Clerk of Works experience.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Biology, Ecology, Zoology or a related discipline.
• Broader ecological survey experience (e.g. terrestrial mammals).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• CSCS card.
• Professional membership (CIEEM or IEMA).
• Strong knowledge of ornithology, including survey design, bird ID, data collection, analysis and impact assessments.
• Experience delivering ornithology surveys in the UK.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

We’re now looking for a Consultant Ornithologist to join our Onshore Ecology team. This is your chance to work on an exciting and diverse portfolio of renewable projects, alongside a forward-thinking, collaborative and professional team that encourages individuals to reach their full potential.

• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Health plans, personal insurances, discounts & salary sacrifice schemes
• Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression
• Flexible and hybrid working options