Senior/Principal/Associate Ornithologist in Exeter

Company Description

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Job Description

Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologists and shape the future of the environment? We are looking for an ornithological specialist (Senior, Principal or Associate) to help lead and advise on ornithology across our South West and Wales region, located from either our Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter office. Our Nature team in the region is working on a mix of energy, water, renewables, defence and transport projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Manage the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ornithological services, notably in the renewable energy, power and transport infrastructure and transformational sectors.
• Manage the ornithological aspects of projects from conception through survey scoping, liaison with statutory bodies and final assessment.
• Act as lead verifier on projects to ensure that ornithological aspects of projects are delivered to the highest technical standards.
• Author and review/verify ornithology deliverables including EIA chapters and HRA.
• Plan, schedule and organise all phases of bird survey and analysis project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements.
• Undertake ornithology surveys as and when required, particularly during survey scoping stage.
• Deliver ornithological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients.
• As part of the team develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues across a range of bird habitats, including grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland and coastal habitats.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients by telephone, electronically and in both Teams and face to face meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and take ownership of strategic initiatives to improve the ornithology skillset and processes within the region.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proven track record of supporting the planning and delivery of ornithology projects in the UK or Ireland;
• Well-developed understanding of UK or Irish wildlife conservation, especially in relation to the legal and policy framework protecting birds;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.)
• Commitment to innovation and continuing professional development;
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area of ornithology;
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety;

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

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