Scott Cawley Ltd. is one of Ireland’s longest established specialist ecological consultancies renowned for delivering innovative and best‑practice solutions that protect and restore biodiversity across transport, pharmaceutical, industrial, energy, utilities, technology, and residential sectors. With more than 15 years of experience on high‑profile infrastructure, energy and policy developments such as Aviva Stadium, Dublin Docklands, St. James’s Gate Brewery, Luas, Metro North, Dart, BusConnects and N6 Galway City Ring Road, the firm maintains a reputation for excellence.
As a Senior Ecologist based in our office overlooking Dublin Bay, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing ecological projects, providing expert guidance and ensuring environmental integrity. You will collaborate with a close‑knit team of in‑house and external professionals, contributing to the development and implementation of projects that protect and restore biodiversity.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, commission, schedule, supervise and manage large geographical‑scale ecological survey programmes (habitat, botanic, mammals, bats, birds, etc.)
* Coordinate, supervise and mentor other ecologists (in‑house staff and external subcontractors) to deliver work on time and within budget, including line‑management responsibilities such as mentoring and performance reviews
* Carry out complex data analysis and interpretation, including use of GIS software for collecting, analysing and preparing digital materials
* Work closely with multidisciplinary design teams to provide appropriate ecological design solutions and advice, dealing with project team members and understanding environmental, planning and development‑related issues beyond ecology
* Prepare specialist ecological reports and monitoring (invasive species management plans, habitat restoration plans, woodland management plans, biodiversity action plans, etc.)
* Assume responsibility for managing and delivering Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Biodiversity chapters and Appropriate Assessment reports (AA Screening, NIS, NIR), carrying out site surveys, assessing impacts of proposed developments and recommending mitigation measures
* Provide technical ecological advice and recommendations to clients, particularly where risks may impact a project’s timescale or delivery, via verbal, written and face‑to‑face contact
* Manage and oversee project finances, including monitoring budgets, meeting targets and tracking profitability for individual projects
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry changes, best practice, guidelines, legislation and policy, providing leadership to other staff members
* Prepare affidavits and evidence for oral hearings and act as expert witness at oral hearings
* Consult with relevant stakeholders including central government departments, planning authorities, Heritage and Biodiversity officers, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Inland Fisheries Ireland and other public bodies
* Support the Tendering team in preparing tenders
Qualifications / Training
* Degree in ecology, natural science or a related biological discipline. A postgraduate degree highly desirable.
* Membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) at appropriate level.
* Full or eligibility for full membership of CIEEM.
* Strong technical report writing skills, with proven track record in writing EcIA and AA reports.
* Excellent working knowledge of Irish and EU wildlife and planning legislation, habitat and species survey design, implementation to relevant industry best‑practice guidelines, impact assessment and mitigation practices for large development types and for European and Irish protected species.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting
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