SLR Consulting

Principal Ornithologist – Technical Director

SLR Consulting

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bristol • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across the European Region.
  • Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of reports.
  • Preparation and coordination of tender submissions.
  • Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff.
  • Scheduling, management and delivery of complex ecological survey work packages on time and budget.
  • Client and Stakeholder engagement.
  • Preparation and review of Ornithological Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, ecology EIA chapters and other technical reports.
  • Project management, coordination and delivery of onshore ornithology projects.
  • Liaising with other technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality.

Requirements

  • A passion for ecology, for delivering high quality work and for assisting the career development of other ecological professionals.
  • Strong experience and understanding of the environmental planning system in relation to the production of ornithological impact assessments.
  • Demonstrable experience and understanding of the European Birds and Habitats Directives and methods for assessments with regards to European designated sites.
  • A flexible and proactive approach to work.
  • Demonstrable competence in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation.
  • A track record in project winning, delivery and management.
  • The ability to produce and review high quality reports and deliver them to clients on time and to budget.
  • Good working relationship with regulators and statutory advisors.
  • Strong IT skills including Word and Excel.
  • BSc Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable) and eligible CIEEM membership (level dependant on grade).
  • Good theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment.
  • Hold a full driving licence valid in the UK.
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Company pension
  • Excellent healthcare offering
  • Travel and life insurance
  • Structured career framework with regular reviews
  • Outstanding opportunities for progression
  • 25 days annual leave with additional flexible bank holidays
  • Flexible, agile and hybrid working
  • Family friendly policies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementornithological impact assessmentsecological survey worktechnical report preparationbudget managementenvironmental assessmenthabitats regulations assessmentsEIA chaptersplanninghealth and safety procedures
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringclient engagementstakeholder engagementflexibilityproactivityrelationship buildingcommunicationteam coordinationtime management
Certifications
BSc EcologyBSc Biological ScienceMSc Ecology (desirable)CIEEM membership