Senior Ornithologist

Eden Scott • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom • Posted June 13, 2026

Location Glasgow, Scotland

Job Type Permanent

Category Physical Scientists

Posted June 13, 2026

Senior Ornithologist - Glasgow

Full Time | Salary £35,000-£40,000 DOE | Hybrid Flexible Working | Start ASAP

Role summary

Lead and deliver ornithological survey and assessment work for a busy ecology team based in Glasgow. Combine hands?on fieldwork with technical reporting, client liaison and mentorship to support project delivery across renewable energy, infrastructure, housing and habitat restoration schemes.

Key responsibilities

Design and run bird survey programmes including BBS, winter surveys, species?specific surveys, vantage point and offshore survey methods.

Prepare high?quality survey reports, EcIAs and HRAs and contribute to tender documents.

Develop mitigation strategies and provide practical advice on avoidance, mitigation and monitoring.

Manage project workstreams including budgets, schedules and client communications.

Provide site supervision and...

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