Ecologist - Cork
Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit an ecologist with two to five years’ relevant experience for a permanent role within our expanding environment and ecology team. The role will be based in our Cork office.
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cork
Salary: Competitive
About the role
You will work in an integrated team of ecologists, environmental scientists, planners and engineers and assist in the assessment and delivery of a range of projects, including ecological management and monitoring, rail, roads, greenways, buildings and bridges.
Our environment and ecology team leads the delivery of environmental planning services to clients across Ireland and UK.
Our services include:
guiding clients through complex environmental legislation and regulation
adopting strategies to mitigate and manage planning risk
supporting the consultation and stakeholder engagement process
Current projects include:
BusConnects Cork
Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) Phase Two
West Cork Greenway – Skibbereen Sections
Fáilte Ireland Environmental Monitoring
Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project
Barnesmore Gap Greenway
N25 Midleton to Youghal
Irish National Heritage Park
Main duties and responsibilities
Your main focus areas will include:
undertaking field surveys
technical reporting (Ecological Impact Assessments and Appropriate Assessments)
consultation with stakeholders and prescribed bodies
overseeing the implementation of mitigation measures and ecological enhancements
Essential
Degree in ecology or a related biological/environmental science subject with an ecological component (Level 8 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
Two to five years’ experience in ecological/planning consultancy
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent
Familiarity with relevant Irish and European legislation e.g. Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive, Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations
Experience in preparing Appropriate Assessment Screening Reports, Natura Impact Statements, Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Biodiversity Chapters and Ecological Impact Assessments
Good field skills and a keen interest in and understanding of Irish wildlife
Demonstrated field survey experience in ecology e.g. habitat classification (Fossitt), badger, otter, bat, bird and invasive species surveys
Excellent report writing skills
Excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to record data efficiently and methodically
A strong work ethic and a client-focused approach
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
Physically fit and willing to undertake fieldwork in remote areas
Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English
Full clean driving licence
Desirable
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant ecological discipline that includes practical experience
Experience using GIS systems e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS and/or others
Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.
For compliance purposes, Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising from the recruitment process.
Roughan & O’Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms.
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