Consultant Ornithologist

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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