Description
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our growing Nature Services Team in Naas or Dublin. As a Senior or Principal Ecologist, you will be involved in planning and undertaking ecology surveys, preparation of tenders and ecological deliverables, client liaison and project management, consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders, mentoring junior team members, and helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Fossitt habitat surveys and protected species surveys
- Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessment reports
- Client liaison and project management
- Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders
- Mentoring junior team members
- Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment
- Attending regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings
- Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training
Requirements:
- An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline
- Experience across a range of Irish habitats and ideally has experience with securing derogation licences from the National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIAR chapters
- Experience of Appropriate Assessment
- Good communication skills, and is solution-focussed and proactive