Are you passionate about birds and biodiversity? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions make a real difference? At
SLR Consulting, our Ecology team is experiencing exciting growth, and we’re on the lookout for talented and experienced
Ornithologists to join our friendly, expert group of ecological professionals.
Please note, this is a hybrid-working role, which may require attendance at one of our England/Wales offices - https://www.slrconsulting.com/eur/about/locations
The role
The role will involve field surveys across a wide range of sites, as well as report writing, to assist our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK. Depending on your experience level, there would be opportunities to gain and develop experience of a variety of survey types and methodologies, with a range of rare and specially protected species and in some diverse and wild landscapes.
As a part of our specialist ornithology services division, you will receive support from highly experienced professionals to develop your skills and meet your career aspirations.
About Us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent
healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured
career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, with additional
flexible bank holidays, we offer
flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
The role
You will play a key role in assisting with, and leading on, ornithology surveys, following a range of survey methodologies and techniques.
- Keeping accurate field notes (including in digital format) in accordance with the principles of scientific data collection and handling, recording and storing data effectively
- Data analysis and presentation, desk-based study and collating relevant available data and drafting technical reports
- Undertaking other survey types as appropriate to your skill set and career goals e.g. water vole and otter, badger, bats, habitats etc.
Due to the nature of client sites and survey types, the position will involve remote working, travel away from home and some out-of-hours work.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
