At a Glance
- Tasks: Co-ordinating bird surveys and managing projects while mentoring junior team members.
- Company: RSK Group offers a hybrid working option with multiple office locations in Cardiff.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £32,000 to £45,000 with flexible benefits including private health care.
- Other info: Full driving licence and CIEEM membership are required or eligibility for membership.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality ornithological support and project management.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have experience in bird surveys and excellent report writing skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 45000 £ per year.
Position: Senior Ornithologist (Full time, Permanent) – Hybrid working option, based in Cardiff.
Responsibilities:
- Co‑ordinating and undertaking a broad range of BBS, winter bird surveys, species‑specific, offshore and vantage point surveys.
- Designing and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Financial management of projects.
- Production of tenders and reports.
- Project management, report writing and delivery.
- Providing ornithological support on projects for the wider team.
- Managing and mentoring junior members of the team.
Qualifications:
- Previous, relevant experience in a similar role, ideally commercial consultancy (not essential).
- Technically competent and able to undertake the full range of bird surveys.
- Good team player with the ability to work independently.
- Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard.
- Excellent report writing skills including survey reports, EcIAs, HRAs and tenders.
- Full driving licence.
- Appropriate membership of CIEEM (depending on grade, or eligibility if not currently held).
Salary & Benefits:
- £32,000 - £45,000.
- Family friendly, flexible working opportunities.
- Choice of homeworking linked to multiple office/team locations.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Flexible benefits programme including option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
- Regular structured training and career development.
- Life Assurance.
- Access to mental health support.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Ornithologist in Cardiff employer: RSK Group
RSK Group is committed to equal opportunities and offers a contributory pension scheme. Located in Cardiff, the company provides structured training and career development opportunities, ensuring employees can grow their skills effectively.
We think you need these skills to ace Ornithologist in Cardiff
Bird Surveying
Mitigation Strategy Design
Financial Management
Report Writing
Project Management
Team Collaboration
Mentoring
