Principal Ornithologist

Location: Edinburgh

Competitive Salary

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Principal Ornithologist to lead a dynamic Ecology team within a forward-thinking environmental consultancy. This Principal Ornithologist role involves delivering high-quality ornithological advice on impactful projects across the low-carbon economy.

Principal Ornithologist Benefits:

Competitive salary with additional benefits, including performance bonuses.
Flexible working arrangements with options for hybrid home/office setup.
Opportunities for career progression and involvement in cutting-edge projects.Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage medium to large-scale projects, delivering Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Appraisals.
Innovate and enhance service offerings in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and clients, using your excellent communication skills.
Drive expertise in modelling techniques such as collision risk and spatial modelling.
Mentor junior staff and provide expert technical advice. Principal Ornithologist Requirements:

Extensive ornithological experience with a focus on sustainable development.
Strong knowledge of UK legislation and EIA.
Degree in ecology or a related field
Full driving licence and car
Right to work in the UKIf you are interested in this or other opportunities in Ecology, please feel free to send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or contact (phone number removed). We have numerous additional vacancies listed on our website. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role