Ecologist - Sandyford, Dublin
Office/Project Location: Sandyford, Dublin
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Office Based / Site Based / Hybrid
Pay: €35 - €55k per year
Experience: 3+ years
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is an award-winning international engineering consultancy, currently undergoing rapid growth.
You will work in an integrated team of ecologists, environmental scientists, planners and engineers
You will assist in the assessment and delivery of a range of projects, including ecological management and monitoring, rail, roads, greenways, buildings and bridges.
You will get involved in the ecological and biodiversity aspects of plans and projects.
Your main focus areas will include:
Undertaking field surveys
Technical reporting (Ecological Impact Assessments and Appropriate Assessments)
Consultation with stakeholders and prescribed bodies
Overseeing the implementation of mitigation measures and ecological enhancements
Requirements
Degree in ecology or a related biological/environmental science subject with an ecological component (Level 8 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
Three to five years’ experience in ecological/planning consultancy
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent
Familiarity with relevant Irish and European legislation e.g. Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive, Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations
Experience in preparing Appropriate Assessment Screening Reports, Natura Impact Statements, Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Biodiversity Chapters and Ecological Impact Assessments
Good field skills and a keen interest in and understanding of Irish wildlife
Demonstrated field survey experience in ecology e.g. habitat classification (Fossitt), badger, otter, bat, bird and invasive species surveys
Excellent report writing skills
Excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to record data efficiently and methodically
A strong work ethic and a client-focused approach
Willing to undertake fieldwork in remote areas
Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English
Full clean driving licence
Desirable
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant ecological discipline
Experience using GIS systems e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS and/or others
Package
Salary €35k - €55k based experience, negotiable for the right candidates.
Hybrid Option - after probation period
Well-Being Programmes
21 Days AL
Bike to Work Scheme
Leap Card Saver Scheme
Meditation Sessions
Employee Assistance Programme
Company payment for Chartership
Monthly Lunch and Learning Sessions
Further Education Assistance Policy
Contact:
Andrew Taylor is the consultant managing this position
If you are a Ecologist and are interested in roles based in Sandyford, Dublin, you can contact Andrew by e-mail at andrew@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-5310097 for a confidential chat.
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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Ecologists in Sandyford, Dublin.
Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond to every individual.
EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
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