Senior Ecologist

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Region:

Ireland

Vicinity:

Cork, Dublin, Carlow

Industry Sector:

Ecology Jobs, Eco Jobs, Green Jobs, Ornithology Jobs, Ecological Jobs

Job Category:

Consultancy, Science/Scientist, Ecologist, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Scientist, Ecological Consultant, Environmental Consultant

Job Type:

Permanent

Education Level:

Bachelors degree

Salary:

£50,000 to £60,000 per annum

Salary Description:

Excellent package and remuneration

Posted:

25/04/2025

Start Date:

ASAP/ Stardard

Recruiter:

Gaia Talent

Job Ref:

ISFTSE16/12

Title: Senior 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 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 continue 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 client and design teams when necessary

Skills/Qualifications:

• A degree in ecology or related subject
• A minimum of seven 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 Plan
• Experienced in working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills
• A full clean driver’s licence

Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration
• Short Fridays
• Medical allowance
• Pension scheme
• 22 to 27 annual leave days
• Professional body support
• And much more 

Applications are treated in confidence. Feel free to submit your CV at isadora@gaiatalent.com

Closing Date:

06/06/2025

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