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Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
230706
Posted
9 months ago

As the Associate Director | Ornithology Technical Lead based in the Uk & Ireland you will be leading a range of projects, the focus will be on major infrastructure/ DCO projects within the renewable sphere. You will be responsible management and development of a team of ornithologists.

 

It is essential that you are a competent and highly experienced Ornithologist:

  • 7+ years experience as an Ornithologist
  • Project management experience

 

This is a really great opportunity to join an expanding team with that is leading the renewable market:

  • A main focus of the role will be acting as ornithology technical lead for a range of projects, including technical review of documents, provision of technical advice to clients, liaison with consultees and production of EcIA and HRA reports.
  • Management and development of small teams
  • Successful delivery of survey programmes, presentation of date and review of baseline reports
  • Drafting proposals for new projects

 

This is an opportunity that could fast track your career financially and professionally and there is no better time to do it!

 

If interested please apply via the link on this page with your up-to-date CV.

 

For any questions, please reach out on:

 

E: melissa.wilson@spencer-ogden.com

T: 0141 212 4804

 

*Location for this role is flexible, to all of the UK and Ireland*

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