Senior Ecologist Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Ecologist to join our team. As a Senior Ecologist, you will be responsible for providing ecological consultancy services to both public and private sector clients.
* Managing individual contracts to ensure the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy services
* Providing specialist ecological advice across a variety of projects
* Planning, conducting, and overseeing site ecological surveys and fieldwork
* Preparing and supervising the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
* Conducting Appropriate Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental reports
* Writing detailed technical reports and other project deliverables
* Ensuring quality control with a strong focus on accuracy, timelines, and continuous improvement of the Ecology team's output
* Acting as expert witness during Oral Hearings
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A degree in ecology or a related discipline
* At least seven years of post-graduate experience in environmental consultancy
* Member of CIEEM, CIWEM, or comparable professional body
* Experienced in participating in oral hearing process and serving as an expert witness
* Comprehensive knowledge of Irish wildlife and conservation legislation
* Strong technical report writing skills
* Proven experience in preparing and overseeing the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
* Experienced in collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
* Continuous Professional Development
* Employee Experience
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Family Benefits
* Work Life Balance
About Us
We are committed to providing solutions for our clients in the private industry, ensuring expertise from our team of planners, engineers, policy analysts, and environmental scientists.