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Senior Consultant Ecologist [972561], Republic of Ireland
Client:
RSK Ireland
Location:
Republic of Ireland, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
7ad204663f3b
Job Views:
4
Posted:
19.04.2025
Expiry Date:
03.06.2025
Job Description:
As a Senior Ecologist at RSK Ireland, you can expect to get involved with the delivery of elements of field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing, and project management on various Ireland-wide and local projects.
Locations: Belfast, Dublin or Cork Offices offering Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities
* A Senior Consultant is responsible for managing and overseeing medium/large projects and tenders from inception to finalisation.
* Managing project finance, resource allocation, managing sub-contractors, risk and quality assurance, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication, and seeking and responding to client feedback.
* Good working knowledge and experience of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation.
* Strong ability to scope survey requirements and design, coordinating and undertaking fieldwork for ecological impact assessments and protected species surveys, including; preliminary ecological appraisal, EcIA, AA/HRA, and biodiversity management plans.
* Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate technical reports to a professional standard.
* Writing high-quality data analysis and technical reports, e.g., Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Chapters, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected species reports.
* Technical review of ecological reports prepared by colleagues.
* Assisting with business development by preparing quotations and ensuring good client relationships.
* Working alone and with our existing ecologists in the wider region to ensure quality projects are delivered on time to our clients.
* Communicating with clients and providing solid technical advice.
* Completing fieldwork, including out-of-hours surveys, and travelling and working away from home as required.
* Ensuring good communication and collaboration within the ecology team, including liaising with senior ecologists and mentoring junior team members.
* Conducting project-specific desk-top research and keeping self and other team members up-to-date with relevant industry guidelines and emerging science.
* Acting at all times with professional integrity and exercising sound professional judgment while recognizing the limits of own competence.
* Several years of specific relevant experience or proven previous experience in a similar role.
* A full UK/Irish driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
* Abiding by CIEEM's Code of Professional Conduct.
* Membership of CIEEM – level commensurate with experience.
* Desire and ability to work well within a team and mentor junior colleagues.
* A proactive attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions, and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the required standards.
* Bat survey experience in a range of survey types. Familiarity with sound analysis equipment and night vision aids, sound analysis programs, data, and reports.
* Strong botanical skills.
* Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate technical reports (e.g., species-specific survey reports, EcIAs, Biodiversity Chapters, HRAs, protected species licenses, etc.).
* Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works.
* Experience of developing ecological/biodiversity enhancement plans.
* Experience of holding personal species-specific licenses (i.e., bats, newts, and/or badgers).
Salary and Benefits
* Discounted Gym Memberships
* Regular career training and development
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan, and discounted gym membership
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