Principal or Senior Ecologist (Aquatic/ Marine)

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Ecologist to join their expanding environmental team.

Applicants should have at least 6 years’ experience in a range of infrastructure projects, with particular experience in co-ordinating Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and statutory consent applications. Experience in writing and technical review of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitats Directive Appropriate Assessment is a distinct advantage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant third level degree (Level 8 or higher);
• Minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience, most of which will have been gained in an ecology role within planning or environmental consultancy;
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM);
• Delivery of but not limited to: EIAR, NIS, EcIA and AA;
• Leading, coordinating and contributing to EIA projects for major infrastructure projects including all stages of EIA.
• Experience in one or more technical area of relevance to marine EIA e.g., aquatic ecology, marine ecology, ornithology, commercial fisheries;
• Experience of fresh water and marine consent management and compliance;
• Experience in consent related technical assessments such as the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Water Framework Directive (WFD), European Protected Species (EPS) and/or
• Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Assessment.
• Experience in liaison with statutory consultees and the development of environmental mitigation proposals;
• Understanding of the consent and licensing frameworks for terrestrial and offshore infrastructure in Ireland;
• Strong technical report writing skills;
• Excellent planning, project management and leadership skills;

The following would be advantageous:

• Post graduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate);
• Chartered by a professional body such as CIEEM;
• Experience in large scale fresh water, waste water and marine infrastructure projects;
• Experience in tender preparation;
• Experience in managing client relationships.