Principal Ecologist (Renewable Energy and Infrastructure)

Region:
Ireland
Vicinity:
Cork, Dublin, Carlow
Industry Sector:
Ecology Jobs, Renewable Energy jobs, Solar Jobs, Wind Jobs, Environmental Jobs, Eco Jobs, Environmental Law Jobs, Ecological Jobs
Job Category:
Project Management, Ecologist, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Scientist, Ecological Consultant, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Officer, Environmental Policy
Job Type:
Permanent
Education Level:
Bachelors degree
Salary Description:
Comprehensive Salary and Benefits ]
Posted:
20/09/2024
Start Date:
Standard Notice / ASAP
Employer:
Gaia Talent
Job Ref:
JDFTPE20/09

We are recruiting a Principal Ecologist for a multidisciplinary consultancy that combines engineering and science to approach environmental issues holistically.

Their company culture is very staff-oriented so they fast track career progression and they also offer one of the best benefits packages on the market and flexible work from home and part time options.

The benefits are as follows: 

Medical Benefit, Annual Leave (up to 27 days depending on seniority), Additional Company Days, Pension, Performance Bonus, an Early Friday finish (5.5 hour working day), Death & Disability Cover, Paid Professional Memberships, as well as 5 CPD days per year.

The position will suit candidates with a minimum of ten years of experience. This position offers exposure to a broad range of areas within the renewable energy, waste management and civil infrastructure sectors as the company has a broad spectrum of ongoing projects and can offer the successful candidate a clear path for career development.

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 of 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 clients and design teams when necessary

Skills / Qualifications

  • A degree in ecology or related subject
  • A minimum of 10 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 Plans
  • Experienced in working in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills
  • A full clean driving licence
Closing Date:
20/10/2024

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