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AH081
Ornithologist (fixed term contracts / seasonal work)
Scotland (Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow)
£20-25,000 PRO RATA
My client, a leading environmental engineering consultancy, is looking for a number of Ornithologists to carry out bird survey work around northern England and Scotland, primarily in relation to wind farm developments.
Responsibilities
• Complete a range of Ornithological survey and assessment work on behalf of clients both existing and new
• Projects will be mainly on-shore wind energy and other renewables projects throughout the UK but mainly in Scotland, north of England and the Midlands
Skills required
• Excellent field identification skills, particularly for upland species
• Experience of ornithological surveys for renewable energy projects desirable (not essential)
• Other ecological surveys and assessments
• Experience of working on renewable energy projects
• Degree in relevant environmental discipline (or equivalent)
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full driving license
• Membership of the IEEM is desirable
• Due to the nature of the work you must be physically fit and able to work outside in all weathers, along with having excellent navigational skills.
