Junior Ornithologist

Junior Ornithologist

Location: Glasgow or Stirling (Hybrid)

Salary: £29,000–£34,000 (DOE)

Contract: Full-time

About the Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Junior Ornithologist with around 1–3 years’ experience to join a highly respected environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for professional project delivery and exceptional technical standards.

With 25–30 staff in Scotland and an additional 120–150 across the UK, this is a well-established, recognised brand known for developing talented people and delivering high-quality work across the renewables, utilities, and residential sectors.

You’ll be joining a supportive, multidisciplinary team where you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects, benefit from structured development, and work alongside some of the most experienced ecologists and ornithologists in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting ornithological surveys across Scotland, including vantage point, breeding bird, and wintering bird surveys.
• Assisting with data analysis, interpretation, and reporting for a variety of infrastructure and development projects.
• Working closely with senior ecologists and technical specialists to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Contributing to fieldwork planning, H&S compliance, and project coordination.
• Developing your technical skills through hands-on project work and structured mentoring.

What We’re Looking For

• Around 1-3 years’ experience in ornithology or ecological fieldwork.
• Good knowledge of Scottish bird species and survey methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork.

Why Join This Consultancy

• A respected, well-known brand with a strong track record in Scotland.
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office and field commitments.
• Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow into more senior roles.
• Access to CPD, structured mentoring, and support from leading specialists in the UK.
• Exposure to major projects across renewables, utilities, and residential development.
• A friendly, collaborative team culture with a focus on high-quality work and staff wellbeing.

Apply Now

If you’re an early-career ornithologist looking to take the next step in a supportive, ambitious consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.