Senior Ornithologist

Senior Ornithologist — Glasgow

Full Time | Salary £35,000–£40,000 DOE | Hybrid Flexible Working | Start ASAP

Role summary

Lead and deliver ornithological survey and assessment work for a busy ecology team based in Glasgow. Combine hands‑on fieldwork with technical reporting, client liaison and mentorship to support project delivery across renewable energy, infrastructure, housing and habitat restoration schemes.

Key responsibilities

• Design and run bird survey programmes including BBS, winter surveys, species‑specific surveys, vantage point and offshore survey methods.
• Prepare high‑quality survey reports, EcIAs and HRAs and contribute to tender documents.
• Develop mitigation strategies and provide practical advice on avoidance, mitigation and monitoring.
• Manage project workstreams including budgets, schedules and client communications.
• Provide site supervision and ECoW duties when required.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists and technicians.

Candidate requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in ornithology within consultancy, contractor, NGO or regulatory roles.
• Demonstrable competence across standard bird survey methods and survey data analysis.
• Proven technical report writing experience for EcIAs, HRAs or planning submissions.
• Eligible for or member of CIEEM preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to field sites across Scotland.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Benefits and culture

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and flexible buy‑leave options.
• Company pension, life assurance and health cash plan.
• Paid mileage and TOIL policy.
• Structured CPD, training and clear progression routes.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with hybrid working and regular field work.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining relevant ornithological experience and availability to Connor Sandison.

Applications are confidential and reviewed upon receipt.