Job Title: Senior Ecologist
We are seeking a highly experienced ecological consultant to lead our team in delivering high-quality ecological services.
* Managing individual contracts to deliver ecological consultancy services.
* Providing expert ecological input for various projects, including planning, conducting, and supervising site surveys and fieldwork.
* Preparing and monitoring the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans.
* Undertaking Appropriate Assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments (EIAS), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental reporting requirements.
* Writing technical reports and other deliverables.
* Managing quality, including attention to detail and accuracy, delivery of contracts on time, and striving to improve the quality of work produced by the Ecology team.
* Providing expert witness at oral hearings.
* Developing excellent relationships with clients and attending meetings with client and design teams when necessary.
Key Requirements:
* A degree in ecology or a related subject.
* A minimum of seven years post-graduate experience in environmental consultancy.
* Member of CIEEM, CIWEM, or an equivalent professional body.
* Experienced in the oral hearing process and in the role of expert witness.
* Detailed knowledge of wildlife and conservation legislation within Ireland.
* Excellent technical report writing skills.
* Experienced in the preparation and monitoring of the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plan.
* Experienced in working in multi-disciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills.
* A full clean driver's license.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary €65,000 - €75,000.
* Medical Benefits.
* Hybrid Working policy.
* Professional Body support.
* Shorter working Fridays.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Ecologist. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading ecological consultancy services, providing expert input for various projects, and undertaking Appropriate Assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments. If you have a strong background in ecology and environmental consultancy, excellent technical report writing skills, and experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams, we encourage you to apply for this role.