Ornithology Consultant Ref: 2060

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Job Title:Ornithology ConsultantSalary:Competitive and Rewarding + BenefitsHours: Standard BusinessLocation:Buckfastleigh or GlasgowThe APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help themunderstand and solvea wide variety of environmental projects in the UK andglobally.Our successful pioneering work has attracted investment and enabled usto grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos andintegrity. At our core, our people are working towardsthe protection of the environment across the globe. Why join usGoBe Consultants Ltd, part of the APEM group is a market leading environmental and planning consultancy specialising in the provision of services to the offshore wind farm sector. Due to continued expansion in our project portfolio, GoBe is now undertakingfurther growth of our business through the recruitment of experienced, highly motivated Ornithologists.GoBe specialise in providing high quality, environmental and planning advice to blue chip companies with a particular focus on the offshore wind farm development sector where we have provided advice to over 40 projects representing over 30GW of capacityboth in UK and non-UK waters. Our work includes the provision of advice across the full range of project phases (from site selection / feasibility, through the EIA and consenting process, and for NSIPs during examination, and during the post consent, projectexecution phase).GoBe are exceptionally well positioned as a leading environmental advisory firm in the offshore wind farm sector with an existing and developing workload on ongoing offshore wind and recent extension projects and can offer opportunities in the current Round4 and ScotWind leasing processes.About the roleIn this role you will develop and lead ornithological related workstreams including delivering ornithological assessment input into the EIA and HRA process for offshore wind developments; as well as supporting compensation workstreams.You will be responsible for providing technical advice and assessment as part of our existing ornithological team as well ascontribute to and/or lead on stakeholder liaison in support of our clients.About youThe ideal candidate will be dducated to at least degree, but preferably MSc, level in a relevant discipline;As well as demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, organisational and time management skillswith aprofessional manner with strong inter-personal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.Ideally you have 1-2 years experience in the field of offshore ornithology and seabird ecology, derived from a relevant career in consultancy, research or working for government.Working knowledge of the technical assessments underpinning ornithological work in support of development projects and through the EIA and HRA processes (e.g. CRM, displacement analysis, apportioning, PVA, monitoring design, etc.), ideally related to offshorewind farm development;Next stepsWe are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you cant tick every box above, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specificareawe are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. We may also have an associated role that might be of interest.We expect significant interest in this flexible and rewarding role. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applicationsquickly and will respond to all applications.