Job Description
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Environmental Engineer (Engineer Grade 2) to join our Barrier Mitigation Division.
The Barrier Mitigation Division is a newly created team within IFI. IFI has been asked to take on the role of managing a newly established National Barrier Mitigation Programme 2024 - 2027 (NBMP) and as such, this new division has been established with funding from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) and Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC).
The aim of the National Barrier Mitigation Programme is to improve river hydromorphology and connectivity in Irish catchments by strategically targeting significant barriers to fish passage and structures degrading river form, flow and function. Iconic species such as Atlantic salmon and the European eel are threatened species and IFI is mandated to protect them under law.
Reporting to the Civil Engineer (Grade 1), this role will provide an exciting opportunity for an individual with civil engineering experience in the ecological/environmental arena, to play a leading advisory role on the remediation works required to successfully mitigate or remove barriers.
Key Responsibilities
* Work alongside the Civil Environmental Engineer (Grade 1) to recruit and train a team of civil and environmental design experts to support delivery of the NBMP.
* Undertake, or assist in the management of projects and technical assessments, studies or research in connection with the areas of activity of the Barriers Mitigation Division.
* Work closely with colleagues from the Barriers Mitigation Research Programme to obtain and review data from a range of sources.
* Evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed barrier mitigation options.
* Undertake design tasks including calculations, testing and assessment of proposed remediation works.
* Prepare and present findings, technical documents, costings, and recommendations on proposed remediation works.
* Plan and manage remediation works concerning barrier mitigation and removal.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have a recognised third-level qualification, at a minimum level of NFQ Level 8 (Honours Bachelor degree) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or Structural Engineering, accredited by Engineers Ireland; and a minimum of 3-years' demonstrable post-qualification professional experience working in a relevant civil and/or environmental engineering role.
* A recognised third-level qualification, at a minimum level of NFQ Level 8 (Honours Bachelor degree) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or Structural Engineering, accredited by Engineers Ireland.
* A minimum of 3-years' demonstrable post-qualification professional experience working in a relevant civil and/or environmental engineering role.
* Experience in the project management of major civil engineering works.
* Demonstrable familiarity with the planning application processes and requirements in Local Authorities.
Remuneration
The salary scale for the position is at the level of Engineer Grade 2 as applies in Inland Fisheries Ireland, with a salary range of €74,700.57 to €91,098.93 per annum.
Annual Leave and Hours of Attendance
The annual leave entitlement for this role is 30 days per annum (pro-rata), and hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time, currently 35 hours per week (full-time), net of breaks.
Application and Selection Process
A cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae should be submitted via the website by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 29th October 2025.
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