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Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ornithologist to join our expanding team in England and Wales to assist with ornithological surveys, followed by associated data management and report writing.

This exciting opportunity would be tailored to the right candidate, but it is envisaged that you would be predominantly field-based, playing a key role in the delivery of bird survey and monitoring programmes throughout southern England and Wales. Whilst involved in a range of business sectors, you would have a particular focus on major renewables projects. 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.

With a varied project portfolio across southern England and Wales, the position could be based out of our Worcester, Shrewsbury, Bradford on Avon, Bristol or Cardiff offices.

SLR's Ecology Team has a real passion for what we do and with over 70 experienced professionals, you would be joining a team that takes pride in providing high quality advice and ecological services to our clients. Our Ornithology service offering is well established and you would join a supportive and collaborative team of experienced ornithology professionals.

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2,500 staff across 6 regions – including over 950 in Europe. 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, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

The role

Duties will include:

• 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
• Recording time and tasks accurately on SLR’s project management software and understanding the commercial nature of consultancy projects
• Data analysis and presentation, desk-based study and collating relevant available data and drafting baseline technical reports
• Undertaking other survey types as appropriate to your skill set 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 and some out-of-hours work.

About you

We are looking for a committed ornithologist/ecologist with:

• BSc Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable), and eligible for Qualifying or Associate CIEEM membership
• Excellent bird identification skills and the ability to demonstrate experience in a range of ornithology survey techniques (e.g. vantage points, moorland breeding birds, wetland bird survey, intertidal counts, raptors) across a broad range of habitats
• The ability to carry out tasks in the field to the required standard, without direct supervision
• An understanding of scientific data collection methods and an aptitude for accurate and clear recording and storage of data
• Experience of working and navigating safely in remote upland environments, across all seasons
• A good understanding of wildlife legislation and survey guidance and the conservation status of UK bird species
• Experience in the use of GIS software

Please note that due to the nature of our work a full UK driving license is essential

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.

Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.