SENIOR ECOLOGIST
Great opportunity for an ambitious and experienced ecologist to bring field and technical expertise to a progressive multi-disciplinary team, and to influence the design and delivery of projects of all types and scales.
Our client is a long-established professional consultancy with offices in Cork and Dublin. We
provide planning, ecology, landscape architecture, urban design, masterplanning and environmental planning services.
We work closely with our public and private clients to deliver high-quality, creative solutions across all sectors and throughout Ireland. We are a friendly, informal and professional team focused on delivering high-quality work and optimal solutions for the environment.
About You:
You are a practical, creative and solution-focused ecologist who enjoys engaging with complex issues. You will collaborate with planners, landscape architects, urban designers, engineers and other professionals in the delivery of sustainable development. The role offers significant potential for professional growth. An attractive remuneration and benefits package will reflect the role and your experience.
You will have:
● A recognised post-graduate degree in ecology, and membership of the Chartered Institute of
Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). You will be chartered, or working towards Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status.
● A minimum of five years varied experience in a consultancy role as an ecologist, including
Ecological Impact Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment.
● Strong field survey skills, ideally with a specialism in bat or bird survey.
● A strong understanding of relevant Irish and European policy, legislation and case law.
● Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.
● Excellent report writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
● An ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Duties:
● Work effectively in a team environment and/or independently, and contribute to a multidisciplinary office environment.
● Undertake field survey work, including habitat classification and species survey.
● Project development, including project administration, programmes and budgets, and providing
assistance or direction as required to other staff and sub-consultants.
● Prepare project scoping, timelines and delivery schedules as required.
● Draft and edit written and graphic environmental and technical reports and other communications.
● Present information to clients, statutory agencies and the public as appropriate.
● Liaise with contractors, site agents and sub-consultants in the day-to-day delivery of projects.
● Ensure high-quality professional services to clients.
● Exercise sound and independent judgment in managing projects and in dealing with sensitive or confidential information.
● Travel to sites and meetings as required.
● Maintain and promote excellent networking, communication, presentation, organisational and interpersonal skills.
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ecological and environmental practice, principles and
techniques, and of planning and related legislation.
● Engage with the day-to-day operations of the Practice, and cooperate with its policies and procedures.
● Work with the Partners and staff in identifying business development opportunities, suitable
tenders and project opportunities, and pursuing new business in line with Practice strategy.
● Reinforce and develop the existing client network and seek to extend that network.
● Carry out other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Partnership.