Fieldwork Ornithology Consultant - 6 month FTC
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Do you have a passion for ornithology and a keen eye for bird identification? Are you keen to build your experience across terrestrial, intertidal and offshore projects? APEM Group is looking for a Fieldwork Ornithology Consultant to join our expert team on a 6-month fixed term contract.
Our Ornithology team collects robust baseline data to inform high-quality ornithological and planning advice for public and private sector clients across offshore wind, coastal and terrestrial developments. We manage, interpret and analyse complex bird datasets to support baseline characterisation, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), using well-established methodologies and industry-leading science and modelling approaches.
In this role, you’ll undertake ornithological field surveys across a range of environments and contribute to data collation, analysis and technical reporting within the team. You’ll apply recognised survey methodologies, interpret findings accurately, and build your experience in impact assessment with support from experienced colleagues. Strong and reliable bird identification skills are essential, and you’ll be confident delivering field surveys independently from the outset.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology, biology, environmental sciences).
- To be familiar with UK / Irish birds, their identification, and behavioural characteristics.
- To be technically competent and confident discussing a number of subjects within your divisional area.
- Proficient writing, data handling and communication skills.
- Passion for ornithology.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Full UK driving licence.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.