**Job Title:** Ecology Consultant
We are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society by considering social outcomes in everything we do.
Our purpose is to relentlessly focus on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, communities, and employee opportunities.
We strive to respect each person's differences and meet their needs as part of this endeavor.
About the Business Unit
The Buildings and Cities Unit (BNC) has a significant presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe. We provide diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key sectors: Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
Overview of Role
The successful candidate will work with cross-disciplinary teams on feasibility and optioneering stages, informing preliminary design, statutory consent, and construction stage projects in the energy, water, and transport sectors.
* Draft high-quality reports including biodiversity sections of environmental reports and impact assessment reports.
* Interpret ecological monitoring data and conduct ecology-related surveys (e.g., bats, non-volant mammals, habitats, flora, ornithology, aquatic ecology, marine).
* Manage data using GIS (ArcGIS), preparing shapefiles and maps.
* Have a sound appreciation of Irish environmental and planning reporting processes and relevant legislation and guidance.
Candidate Specification
The successful candidate will possess:
* A relevant degree (e.g., Ecology / Botany / Zoology / Environmental Sciences).
* Consultancy experience focused on ecology.
* Excellent reporting ability with examples available.
* Experience of ecological assessment/reporting requirements in large-scale linear projects in the water, energy, or transport sectors.
* Field ecology survey experience; habitat, non-volant mammals, birds, aquatic, and other specialized groups.
* Liaise with key stakeholders (e.g., National Parks and Wildlife Service and Inland Fisheries Ireland).
* Knowledge of relevant Irish and European legislation, policy, and guidance.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience of GIS.
* CIEEM membership or working towards same.
* Willingness to travel.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We prioritize equality, diversity, and inclusion in our business, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Accessibility
We support individuals with disabilities or special needs in the recruitment process. If needed, please contact us to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Pension matched up to 7% of base salary.
* Competitive annual leave.
* An annual professional institution subscription.
* Life insurance.
* Enhanced paternity leave.
* Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – accredited by Engineers Ireland.
* Mentoring and support for career development and progression.