Title: Principal Ecologist
Location: Nationwide options available
Flexibility: Hybrid model of work split into office, fieldwork and home office arrangements
Responsibilities:
Managing individual contracts to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services
Providing expert ecological input for a range of projects
Planning, conducting and supervising the execution of site ecological surveys and fieldwork
Preparing and monitoring of the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans
Undertaking Appropriate Assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental reporting requirements
Writing of technical reports and other deliverables
Managing 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
Providing expert witness at Oral Hearings
Developing excellent relationships with clients and attending meetings with clients and design teams when necessary
Skills/Qualifications:
A degree in ecology or related subject
A minimum of 10 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 Plans
Experienced in working in multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills
A full clean driving licence
Benefits:
Attractive remuneration
Short Fridays
Medical allowance
Pension scheme
22 to 27 annual leave days
Professional body support
And much more