Description
The Biodiversity Consultant will provide technical support in ornithological and biodiversity services for national and international projects, contributing to environmental assessments, permitting processes, and ecological design.
The role involves bird survey analysis and modelling, impact assessment, mitigation support, and report preparation, working within multidisciplinary teams across Italy and Europe in compliance with applicable national and EU legislation.
Responsibilities
Ornithological & Ecological Services
- Contribute to the delivery of bird ecology assessments for infrastructure, energy, transport, and land development projects.
- Analyse and interpret ornithological survey data, including (as applicable):
- Breeding bird surveys
- Wintering and migratory bird surveys
- Habitat-based bird assessments
- Vantage point / flight activity data (where required)
- Support the identification of potential impacts on bird species and populations.
Environmental Impact Assessment & Permitting
- Prepare technical inputs related to biodiversity and, where needed,
specifically to bird ecology for:
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Appropriate Assessment / Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
- Screening and scoping documentation
- Support the definition of mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures for biodiversity-related impacts.
- Contribute to biodiversity and Natura 2000–related analyses where relevant.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Draft bird ecology sections of technical reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy and compliance with best practice.
- Support the use of GIS and spatial data to map sensitivities, constraints, and ecological receptors.
- Ensure data quality, traceability, and consistency with internal technical standards.
Standards, Legislation & Best Practice
- Work in accordance with relevant national and European frameworks, including:
- EU Birds Directive and Habitats Directive
- National wildlife protection legislatio