Senior Ecologist
Location: Flexible
Experience: 6 -10+
MWP requires a Senior Ecologist, experienced in working with Environmental and Engineering teams, preferably in the consultancy sector. The position would suit a motivated, practical, and adaptable individual who has the ambition to work within a progressive and innovative team, providing advice and solutions to clients, in conjunction with the wider MWP team.
You'll be joining a 12-person team with a mix of backgrounds and skills. We primarily work in the areas of renewable energy, large infrastructure and structural projects and/or coastal and marine development.
Overview of Main Responsibilities:
* Planning and undertaking both multidisciplinary ecological walkover surveys and targeted ecological surveys.
* Preparing survey reports and/or impact assessments for planning and/or post-planning stage development.
* Preparation of Biodiversity chapters for EIARs.
* Formulation of AA Screening reports and Natura Impact Statements.
* Preparation of EcIA reports.
* Ecology Project Management in a varied range of sectors.
* Tender Submissions.
* Client management and business development.
* Management and mentoring of junior team members.
* Consultation with regulators and legislative bodies.
* Stakeholder engagement and management
Skills/Requirements:
* Degree in Ecology or Science equivalent.
* MSc preferable.
* Experience, 6 to 10+ year, preferably in Environmental Consultancy.
* Membership of a professional body, working towards Chartership.
* Strong technical report-writing, impact assessment and report review skills.
* Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), writing Biodiversity chapters for EIARs, and Appropriate Assessment (Stage 1 and 2).
* Robust fieldwork skills and ability to coordinate and manage field survey work. The ideal candidate will have at least one area of specialism, such as aquatics (marine/freshwater), bats, mammals, habitats/flora, birds etc.
* Ability to manage ecology projects from initiation through to completion and liaise with clients and relevant stakeholders.
* Experience in design of mitigation strategies for development projects.
* Firm knowledge of ecological survey and impact assessment guidelines in Ireland (and UK where relevant) and Irish and European guidance and legislation relevant to planning and development.
* Willingness to support/mentor junior staff.
* Full driver's license and access to own vehicle
* Willingness to work flexible hours for fieldwork purposes when required, i.e. travel within Ireland and overnight stays.
Benefits:
* Friendly, flexible working environment.
* Competitive salary aligned with experience.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Active Sports and Social Club.
* Protection of life and long-term illness cover.
* 22 days annual leave.
* CPD support.
* Opportunity to work within a large, experienced multi-disciplinary team (ecology/environmental/engineering/planning).
* Diversity of ecological project work across the country.
* Paid professional membership fees.
* Paid Maternity Leave.
* Mentorship Programme.
* Wellness Programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.