Senior Ecologist
Location: Nationwide options available
Flexibility: Hybrid model of work split into office, fieldwork and home office arrangements
* Manage individual contracts to deliver high-quality ecological consultancy services.
* Provide expert ecological input for a range of projects.
* Plan, conduct and supervise the execution of site ecological surveys and fieldwork.
* Prepare and monitor the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans.
* Undertake Appropriate Assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental reporting requirements.
* Write technical reports and other deliverables.
* Manage quality, including attention to detail and accuracy, delivery of contracts on time and to the highest possible standards, and continuing to strive to improve the quality of work produced by the Ecology team.
* Provide expert witness at Oral Hearings.
* Develop excellent relationships with clients and attend meetings with client and design teams when necessary.
Requirements:
* Degree in ecology or related subject.
* Minimum of seven years post graduate experience in environmental consultancy.
* Member of CIEEM, CIWEM or 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.
* Full clean driver's licence.
What We Offer:
* Attractive remuneration estimated at £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
* Short Fridays.
* Medical allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* 22 to 27 annual leave days.
* Professional body support.
* And much more.