Senior Environmental Scientist

Description

• Developing designs for wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and network infrastructure.
• Leading, coordinating and contributing to EIA projects for major infrastructure projects including all stages of EIA.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including clients and contractors.
• Compilation of specifications and tender documents.
• Delivery of but not limited to: EIAR, NIS, EcIA and AA;
• Preparation of feasibility studies, site assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Preparation of planning application documents.
• Manage others in the preparation of drawings and other inputs.

Requirements

• Experience in managing client relationships.
• Understanding of the consent and licensing frameworks for terrestrial and offshore infrastructure in Ireland;
• Experience of consent management and compliance;
• Relevant third level degree (Level 8 or higher);
• Experience in one or more technical area of relevance to EIA e.g., aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, ornithology;
• Experience in tender preparation;
• Experience in consent related technical assessments such as the Appropriate Assessment (AA), Water Framework Directive (WFD) and European Protected Species (EPS)
• Strong technical report writing skills;
• Experience in large scale infrastructure projects;
• Post graduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate);
• Minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience, most of which will have been gained in an ecology role within planning or environmental consultancy;
• Excellent planning, project management and leadership skills;
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM);
• Chartered by a professional body such as CIEEM;
• Flexibility in office location (Dublin/Galway/Cork/Castlebar).
• Experience in liaison with statutory consultees and the development of environmental mitigation proposals;

Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance