Job Summary
This is a Team Leader position for our Ecology team in Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of five Ecologists/Environmental Specialists and supporting junior team members.
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Main Responsibilities
* Generate opportunities, prepare tenders, and oversee the delivery and management of ecological deliverables (technical, commercial, and financial) in support of our clients' projects.
* Provide site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members.
* Nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment.
* Attend regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings.
* Avail of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external).
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About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 to 12 years' post-graduation working experience. Previous experience in the Irish and/or British context is essential. You will be part of the Ireland Environment Leadership team with a group of 20 professionals delivering projects across several sectors.
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Requirements
* A passion for leading a team and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers.
* Experience across a range of Irish habitats and protected species and hold (or have held) protected species licences.
* A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site.
* Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters.
* Experience of Appropriate Assessment.
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Benefits
* Industry-leading salaries according to experience.
* Competitive leave policies.
* Annual salary review.
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Pension scheme.
* Hybrid working.
* Flexitime.
* Employee Death in Service & Disability Insurance Scheme.
* Paid Sick Leave.
* Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
* Paid Professional Membership Fees.
* CPD Programme.
* Sports & Social Club.