Job Vacancy - Marine Ornithologist/ Offshore Survey Manager Environmentally Sustainable Systems Ltd (ESS) is a well established UK-based consultancy operating primarily in the offshore ornithological survey and assessment market. With experience on over seventy offshore and onshore renewable energy projects, we are diversifying into emerging offshore and terrestrial markets, including wave and tidal, housing, commercial and other terrestrial developments. Due to expansion in the offshore wind, wave and tidal sectors we are currently seeking a highly experienced marine ornithologist with good knowledge of marine mammals to lead offshore survey and assessment work including marine ecological impact assessment studies and ongoing monitoring. The post will be based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Candidates must possess: · Expert knowledge of UK seabirds and ideally marine mammals. · Proven track record in organising and leading offshore surveys. · Project management and report writing skills. · Experience of GIS and databases. · High level of organisation, adaptability and ability to work in a team. - Please find an outline of roles, responsibilities, and criteria below application details We offer a competitive salary with attractive training and development prospects and strong commitment to environmental excellence, the highest H&S standards and the pursuit of high quality standards. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh in late October 2008. Closing date for applications is 14:00 14th October 2008 To apply for the above post please fill out the application form at http://www.ess- ltd.co.uk/ information/ recruitment. php (please use as many pages as necessary and expand boxes to fit your requirements) , and send along with a covering letter to paul@ess- ltd.co.uk or by post to: Paul Gill (Director), Environmentally Sustainable Systems Ltd, 70 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RE. The Job: Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Managing seabird and marine mammal surveys. 2. Co-ordinating and liaising with offshore contractors, boat skippers and clients. 3. Data coding, summarisation and presentation in interim reports, using database and macros. 4. Data searches, evaluation, analysis and interpretation. 5. Producing maps using ArcView GIS. 6. Writing offshore reports. 7. Writing offshore tender documents and quotations. 8. Financial management of offshore projects 9. Quality management, health, safety and environment risk assessment. 10. Attending client meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops. 11. Assisting other Project Managers where appropriate. 12. Tracking bird and marine mammal survey and research, biodiversity assessment and EcIA. 13. Tracking offshore markets and targeting work opportunities. 14. Developing effective stakeholder networks & relationships 15. Contributing to systems for continuous improvement and problem prevention 16. Undergoing Safety and Professional Training as appropriate 17. Reporting directly to Director The Person: Essential Criteria: · Must have expert seabird and good marine mammal identification skills. · Educated ideally to degree level or above (at least diploma or equivalent) in a relevant discipline · Proven track record in organising and leading offshore surveys · Project Management and report writing experience with attention to detail · Proven track record in delivering high quality outputs to agreed deadlines to meet project execution and deliverables within budget · Ability to work well under pressure and be able to use own initiative in a self motivated fashion · A genuine concern for environmental issues, and a sympathetic interest in renewable energy. · Capacity to understand clients needs and design cost- effective solutions to meet these. · Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and GIS (preferably ArcView*). · Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills · Capacity to rapidly grasp, evaluate and present complex information from a variety of sources. · Good communication skills both verbal and written · High level of organization and adaptability Desirable Criteria: · Expert marine mammal identification skills and practical knowledge of survey techniques · Knowledge and experience of biodiversity assessment and/or ecological impact assessment. · Masters degree in a relevant discipline. · Practical experience in ESAS seabird surveying techniques. · Up to date Personal Sea Survival Techniques/BOSIET/ HUET Certificates. · First class customer care, networking and telephone skills Paul Gill MIIEM Principal & Director ESS Ltd 70 Cumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6RE Tel: 0131 556 9119 Fax: 0131 556 9118 E-mail: paul@ess-ltd.co.uk Website: http://www.ess-ltd.co.uk Please consider the environment and only print emails where necessary