Location
Liverpool (with options for Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle offices)

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working model

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ornithologist and contribute to shaping the future of environmental consultancy. You will work on a diverse portfolio of large infrastructure projects across energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport sectors, as well as smaller local projects. Supporting both national and international initiatives, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality ornithological consultancy and advisory services.

Your responsibilities will include preparing commercially astute bids and tenders for ornithological services, planning and organising bird survey and analysis projects, managing resources and budgets, and delivering technically robust solutions to complex ecological challenges across a variety of habitats such as grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland, and coastal areas. You will provide bird data and analysis for Habitats Regulations Assessments, author and review project deliverables, and maintain team performance and skill development.

At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive, forward-thinking environment with access to career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, technical practice networks, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future growth. Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals dedicated to delivering sustainable legacies and positive impacts worldwide.

Experience
- Proven track record in planning and delivering ornithology projects in the UK or Ireland
- Well-developed understanding of UK or Irish wildlife conservation, particularly legal and policy frameworks protecting birds
- Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area of ornithology
- Additional field skills in other ecological areas such as great crested newt, bats, or habitats are advantageous

About you
- Proactive approach to Health and Safety
- Commitment to innovation and continuing professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and team members
- Enthusiastic about working within a diverse and inclusive team environment

Qualifications
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution (e.g., CIEEM) with evidence of working towards Chartership or equivalent professional recognition