Are you an Ecologist with 2-5 years of Irish experience?

Are you familiar with the Irish and European legislation e.g. Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive, Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations?

The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing EIAR

This is a permanent role based in Dublin

Ecologist - Dublin 

Job Description

Our client is an award-winning international engineering consultancy, currently undergoing rapid growth.

You will work in an integrated team of ecologists, environmental scientists, planners and engineers 

You will assist in the assessment and delivery of a range of projects, including ecological management and monitoring, rail, roads, greenways, buildings and bridges.

You will get involved in the ecological and biodiversity aspects of plans and projects.

Your main focus areas will include:

Undertaking field surveys

Technical reporting (Ecological Impact Assessments and Appropriate Assessments)

Consultation with stakeholders and prescribed bodies

Overseeing the implementation of mitigation measures and ecological enhancements

Requirements

Degree in ecology or a related biological/environmental science subject with an ecological component (Level 8 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)

Three to five years’ experience in ecological/planning consultancy

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent

Familiarity with relevant Irish and European legislation e.g. Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive, Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations

Experience in preparing Appropriate Assessment Screening Reports, Natura Impact Statements, Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Biodiversity Chapters and Ecological Impact Assessments

Good field skills and a keen interest in and understanding of Irish wildlife

Demonstrated field survey experience in ecology e.g. habitat classification (Fossitt), badger, otter, bat, bird and invasive species surveys

Excellent report writing skills

Excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to record data efficiently and methodically

A strong work ethic and a client-focused approach

Willing to undertake fieldwork in remote areas

Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English

Full clean driving licence

Desirable

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant ecological discipline 

Experience using GIS systems e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS and/or others

Package

Salary €35k - €55k based experience, negotiable for the right candidates.

Hybrid Option - after probation period

Well-Being Programmes

21 Days AL

3% PRSA Employer Contribution

Bike to Work Scheme

Leap Card Saver Scheme

Meditation Sessions

Employee Assistance Programme

Company payment for Chartership

Monthly Lunch and Learning Sessions

Further Education Assistance Policy

Contact:

Andrew Taylor is the consultant managing this position.

If you are an Ecologist interested in roles based in Ireland, you can contact Andrew by e-mail andrew@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-5310097 for a confidential chat.

JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.

With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Ecologists in Ireland.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond to every individual.

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