Principal Ornithologist - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

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 UK

If you are interested in this or other opportunities in Ecology, please feel free to send your CV to Joe at or contact . 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.