Location
Liverpool, with options to work from Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office, remote and client site work

Salary
Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your future and well-being

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ornithologist and contribute to shaping the future of the environment. You will work on a diverse portfolio of large infrastructure projects across energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport sectors, alongside smaller local projects. Supporting both national and international initiatives, you will deliver high quality ornithological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients. Your responsibilities will include preparing commercially astute bids and tenders, planning and organising bird survey and analysis projects, and ensuring projects meet programme and budget requirements. You will develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological challenges across a variety of bird habitats such as grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland, and coastal environments. Additionally, you will provide bird data and analysis for Habitats Regulations Assessments, author and technically review project deliverables, and maintain team performance and skill sets. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and inclusive environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. Benefit from career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, technical practice networks, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

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 team members and clients
- Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse environment

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