Bird survey work involves flexible hours and variety in the working week. Some of our site locations can frequently require surveyors to stay away during the week. Accommodation and subsistence expenses will be provided.

You will have experience of carrying out the following surveys:

Breeding raptor and other Schedule 1 species surveys

Flight activity surveys, breeding bird surveys, black grouse surveys;

Other specialist ornithological surveys as required.

Bat surveys;

Protected species surveys;

Holiday cover for other staff in their roles

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Ornithologist/Ecologist to join our well-established company for our Inverness Office. We work on a diverse range of projects from local conservation, to large scale infrastructure developments across the North of Scotland and the Islands. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development and progression. If you are passionate about ornithology and ecology and keen to make a real impact in a friendly, collaborative company, this is the perfect role for you. We are dedicated to delivering practical solutions to environmental challenges.

Experience in undertaking ornithology surveys and recording data accurately;

Experience monitoring Schedule 1 raptors, and other species in Scotland;

Experience of working in remote outdoor environments (including navigation using compass and OS maps);

Full UK driving license

A flexible and proactive approach to work;

Self-motivated and keen to learn;

A working knowledge of ornithological guidance, legislation and policy;

An understanding of the environmental planning system in relation to ornithological impact assessments; and

IT skills including Word and Excel (experience of software such as ArcGIS/QGIS would be beneficial).