Ornithologist

Job Description

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.

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We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments.

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About Lanpro

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Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide. Our Group now has access to offices in Norwich, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter and Chelmsford.

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Our multidisciplinary service spans across multiple disciplines. Our Group offerings now include Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Ecology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Landscape Architecture, Architecture & Design, Arboriculture, Visualisation, Historic Environment, Acoustics, Air Quality, Civil Engineering, Geo-environmental, MEP Building Services, Structures, Sustainability, Transport & Highways, Utilities, Water & Flood Risk.

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We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions. To find out more about our culture, please click here.

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We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors.

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We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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As an Ornithologist, you will play a leading role in delivering ecological services across a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial, renewable energy, major infrastructure, and strategic land developments.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist with a recognised specialism in ornithology to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy. You will lead ecological surveys, manage projects from inception to completion, provide technical advice to clients and colleagues, and mentor junior members of the ecology team. All under the guidance and support of the Senior Team.

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The role combines technical knowledge with project management and significant fieldwork. You will be expected to lead complex ornithological survey programmes, produce high-quality technical reports, and work collaboratively with the other disciplines to deliver integrated environmental solutions.

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Whilst this position will ideally be based in our York office we are open to candidates based in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester. Travel to other offices and project sites will be required as part of the role. Full time and part time working will be considered for this role.

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If successful, you will:

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• Lead the design, coordination and delivery of ornithological survey programmes, including breeding and wintering birds, and species-specific surveys.
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• Prepare or assist with ornithology chapters of Environmental Statements.
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• Design pragmatic mitigation, compensation and enhancement strategies for species and habitats.
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• Provide ecological advice throughout planning, design and construction.
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• Ideally have a second specialism e.g. UKHab surveys, protected species surveys.
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, planning authorities, statutory consultees and multidisciplinary project teams.
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• Ideally mentor and support junior ecologists through technical guidance, report review and field-based training.
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Essential Requirements

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• Minimum 3 years' consultancy or equivalent ecological experience.
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• Strong technical expertise in ornithology with demonstrable experience designing, leading and interpreting bird surveys.
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• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
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• Strong project management skills including programme and budget management.
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• Excellent report writing skills.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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• Full UK driving licence.
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• Willingness to travel.
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Desirable Requirements

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• Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
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• Member of CIEEM.
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• Schedule 1 bird species licences.
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• Experience supervising ecological field teams would be advantageous.
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• A secondary ecological specialism, ideally botany (FISC qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous).
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• Experience of renewable energy and solar developments.
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• Experience delivering ecological work for major infrastructure and NSIPs.
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• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy.
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As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:

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Day One

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• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
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• Death in service cover
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• Centrally based City offices
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• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
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• Protected CPD (Department, individual and companywide)
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• Professional Body membership contribution
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• Enhanced Company pension
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• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
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• E Learning portal access
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• Non contractual growth bonus scheme
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After Probation and Beyond

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• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
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• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance \n
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  • Discounted Gym membership
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  • Discounts and perks - Amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Café Nero
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  • Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
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• BUPA Cash Plan \n
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  • Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
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• Cycle to work scheme
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