About The Role
Are you an Ecologist and looking for an opportunity to take your career forward, learning more about project and people management? Do you have experience in undertaking protected species, habitat surveys or a focus on botany? Do you want to get involved in a variety of projects using your existing skills and expanding your knowledge in new ones? Do you value working for an employer who allows you the flexibility to work from home or an office alongside fieldwork?
Woodrow, part of the APEM Group, leads on terrestrial ecology delivery in Ireland for the APEM Group and works on a variety of ecology projects, including impact assessments for development and infrastructure projects, habitat and species surveys, biodiversity planning and community projects. Woodrow currently has a team of over 50 ecological consultants and continues to grow as part of APEM Group which has over 95 staff in Ireland.
We are actively seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our close-knit team. In this key role, you'll help drive forward our delivery of ecological consultancy, notably in terms of high-quality work in a given area (such as botanical, invertebrate, bird, bat, land management or general ecology, depending on skill set), both in leading fieldwork and informing impact assessment reporting and contributing to tenders and the development of new workstreams.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in an environmental or ecological subject or ability to demonstrate four or more years’ experience in an ecology role.
* Excellent skills in a given area (e.g. botanical, bird, invertebrate, bat, land/habitat management, or general skills).
* Experience of carrying out survey work including leading protected species surveys and developing mitigation proposals including an understanding of habitat enhancement, habitat management and restoration principles.
* Full, clean EU driving licence.
* A broad range of ecological experience on large-scale projects in key sectors, notably with well-developed expertise in impact assessment of infrastructure proposals.
* A thorough knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the EU including the EU Habitats Directive.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part-time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV; we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.
About Us
The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.
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