Technical Managing Consultant – Ornithology, Mid-Senior Level

ERM

. Deliver high-quality marine ornithology reports, including desk studies, scoping reports, Preliminary Environmental Information Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment chapters, and specialist advice .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marine ornithology and impact assessments, with a strong understanding of Collision Risk Modelling and Population Viability Analysis. Proficient in project management and familiar with relevant environmental legislation and marine biodiversity.

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Marine Ornithology ExpertiseCollision Risk Modelling (CRM)Population Viability Analysis (PVA)Project ManagementEnvironmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

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Hard Skills

Marine Biodiversity KnowledgeSeabird Survey DesignEnvironmental Survey DesignData AnalysisMarine Habitat ClassificationNatura 2000 AssessmentsMarine Conservation Zone Risk AssessmentsGIS Software (ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS)Digital Aerial SurveyRemote Sensing Techniques

Soft Skills

Enthusiastic AttitudeTeam CollaborationPublic SpeakingProblem SolvingWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SoftwareAI for ResearchGIS Packages

Industry Keywords

Offshore WindMarine AggregatesCCSOil and Gas DecommissioningWave and Tidal EnergyCoastal EngineeringMarine EngineeringEnvironmental Assessment LegislationMarine Protected AreasEUNIS Classification System

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality marine ornithology reports, including desk studies, scoping reports, Preliminary Environmental Information Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment chapters, and specialist advice
Provide marine ornithology subject matter expertise for EIAs and associated documentation
Deliver services to UK and overseas operators, governments, and regulators across offshore wind, marine aggregates, CCS, oil and gas decommissioning, wave and tidal energy, subsea cables, coastal and marine engineering, and ports/harbours developments
Manage specialist technical input to PEIRs and EIAs using third-party and external subcontractor information
Review, question/challenge, and resolve conclusions from Collision Risk Modelling and Population Viability Analysis
Lead development of in-house ornithological capabilities for EIA and Natura 2000 Assessments, including Habitats Regulations Assessment, CRM, and PVA
Contribute to development of ERM's Marine Centre of Excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc or MSc in a relevant technical subject
Knowledge and experience across seabed user industries including offshore wind, oil and gas decommissioning, CCS, renewables including hydrogen, and marine aggregates
Strong scientific understanding and track record of marine ornithology, species ecology, and associated impact assessments
Demonstrable application/use of Collision Risk Modelling (CRM) and Population Viability Analysis (PVA) models and outputs
Good knowledge and understanding of the UK's marine biodiversity and ecosystems
Knowledge and understanding of seabird survey design and data types, including Digital Aerial Survey, and associated limitations
Extensive experience using standard MS Office software
Awareness of relevant European and domestic nature conservation and environmental assessment legislation, including the Marine and Coastal Access Act, Habitats Regulations, and EIA Regulations
Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn as part of a team and under own supervision
Experience in marine consultancy or a technical marine field
Understanding of Natura 2000 Special Protection Area apportioning
Good knowledge and understanding of the EUNIS marine habitat classification system
Knowledge and understanding of environmental survey design and marine biological survey data, including remote sensing and ground truthing techniques and limitations
Comfortable with use of AI for research and workflow management
Experience of project management, including completing tasks to agreed budgets and timeframes
Experience using GIS packages, preferably ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS, to manipulate, interrogate and interpret spatial datasets and integrate and analyse multiple data types
Experience of public speaking
Specialist knowledge of a specific marine sector and associated potential impacts on the marine environment
Understanding of Habitats Regulations Assessments and domestic Marine Protected Area assessments, including Marine Conservation Zone Risk Assessments and Scottish Nature Conservation MPA assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements, including working from home a couple of days per week
Cross Border Remote Working
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
6% employer pension contribution
Twice annual promotion opportunities
Annual salary review
Performance-related bonus
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
EV car salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Travel season ticket loan
Volunteering opportunities
Give As You Earn opportunities
Employee assistance programme
Discounts on gym membership
Gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants
Safety-first, diverse and inclusive culture
Career advancement opportunities through a robust career framework and 20+ technical communities of global experts