Principal Ecologist

Description

• Draft high-quality reports including; Biodiversity sections of Environmental Reports and
• Manage data using GIS (ArcGIS), preparing shapefiles and maps (preferred)
• Work and support cross disciplinary teams working on feasibility and optioneering stages informing preliminary design, statutory consent, and construction stage projects in the energy, water and transport sectors including marine based projects

Requirements

• Experience of ecological assessment/ reporting requirements in particular for large scale linear projects in the water, energy or transport sectors
• Have experience of conducting ecology related surveys (e.g. bats, non-volant mammals, habitats, flora, ornithology, aquatic ecology, marine)
• Experience of GIS
• Experience in liaising with key stakeholders (for example National Parks and Wildlife Service and Inland Fisheries Ireland)
• Relevant Degree (e.g. Ecology / Botany / Zoology/ Environmental Sciences) Consultancy experience focused on ecology
• Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statements and other biodiversity related reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• CIEEM membership or working towards same
• Have coastal and marine ecology/ ornithology experience
• Willingness to travel
• Field ecology survey experience; habitat, non-volant mammals, birds, aquatic and other more specialised groups
• Knowledge of relevant Irish and European legislation, policy and guidance
• Excellent reporting ability with examples (preferably) available
• Have a sound appreciation of Irish environmental and planning reporting processes and relevant legislation and guidance
• Experience of line management and mentoring more junior ecologist staff
• Have knowledge and experience of interpreting and managing ecological monitoring data
• Experience of managing ecology survey databases

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Flexible working
• Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Competitive annual leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance