Senior Ornithologist

Eden Scott • Glasgow, Scotland • Posted July 10, 2026

About the Role



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...