Do you have a passion for ornithology and a keen eye for bird identification? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your ornithology expertise to meaningful projects across terrestrial, intertidal, and offshore environments? If so, we would want to hear from you. APEM Group is looking for an Ornithology Consultant to join our expert team.

The role

As an Ornithology Consultant, you will be involved in conducting field and desk-based studies, analysing bird data, and providing expert advice to clients in both the private and public sectors. Your work will contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), and other critical projects. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in ornithology while working on impactful projects across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

You will collect, collate, and analyse ornithological data, support statistical modelling and GIS mapping, and prepare high-quality reports and costed proposals. You will also assist in tendering processes, engaging with clients, and ensuring that project tasks are delivered on time and within budget. You will have the chance to collaborate with leading professionals across a range of specialisms, including ecology, fisheries science, and marine mammal research.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need a degree in a relevant subject such as ecology, biology, or environmental sciences, along with one to two years of relevant work experience. A strong knowledge of UK and Irish bird species, their identification, and behavioural characteristics is essential, as are excellent data handling, reporting, and communication skills. Attention to detail and proficiency in Excel is required, and experience with GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS, knowledge of statistical modelling and R, and a full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

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.

About us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.

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