Ornithologist or Senior Ornithologist

Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy, have an exciting opportunity for an Ornithologist or Senior Ornithologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

The role will be based from our Ballymena (Northern Ireland) office and offers hybrid working.

Duties

• Undertaking Ornithology surveys
• Collaboration with wider Ecology team and Environmental colleagues
• Producing comprehensive reports including EIA's
• Liaising with clients
• Attending client and site meetings
• Undertaking ECoW role where required
• Mentoring Junior colleagues

Essential Criteria

• Degree in ecology or similar
• Previous consultancy experience
• Significant professional report writing experience
• Good knowledge of UK and Irish ecological legislation and regulations
• Experience of field ornithology and survey techniques
• Strong knowledge of UK bird species, ecology and distribution
• Attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays away from home
• Full driving license and own transport

Desirable Criteria

• CIEEM accredited
• Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience
• Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar
• Other protected species survey experience