Job Description:

A leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy is seeking a motivated and skilled ornithologist to join its expanding ecology team in Manchester. This role is ideal for someone with strong field experience, a passion for avian ecology, and a desire to contribute to a wide variety of conservation and development projects. The role includes both field-based and office-based work, with a varied workload across sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, commercial development, and conservation management. Seasonal flexibility and a willingness to travel for survey work are essential.

Benefits typically include:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Flexible working arrangements and TOIL for survey hours

• Structured training pathways and support toward professional accreditation (e.g., CIEEM)

• Access to experienced mentors and ongoing CPD opportunities

• Modern office facilities and high-quality field equipment

• Opportunities to work on high-profile and diverse ecological projects across the UK

• A friendly, collaborative team culture with regular knowledge-sharing and skills development
  
  

The successful candidate will undertake a broad range of ornithological work, including:

• Breeding and wintering bird surveys

• Vantage point and flight activity surveys

• Targeted species surveys for Schedule 1 and Red/Amber list birds

• Habitat assessments and input into ecological mitigation strategies

• Data analysis, interpretation, and contribution to technical reports

• Supporting senior ecologists and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

• Occasional mentoring of junior staff and assisting with internal training

• Opportunities to contribute to research, innovation, and best-practice development within the team

This is an excellent opportunity for an ornithologist looking to grow their skills, contribute to meaningful ecological outcomes, and play a valued role within a respected consultancy.

Interested in this opportunity? Please apply to this advert. If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment.