Senior or Principal Ecologist
- Location: Ireland (the company office is based in Dublin)
- Remote work (part-time or full-time)
- Hours: 40hrs/week (or less if flexible/reduced hours or part-time)
- Permanent (3-month probation)
- €50,000–€75,000 a year (depending on experience)
- Start date: as soon as possible
About us
CAAS Ltd. is the only Irish planning and nvironmental consultancy that exclusively serves public sector authorities and agencies. Today, 40 years on, we are one of the best and longest established environmental and planning consultancies in Ireland, recognised as being among the market leaders in our specialisation.
Based in Dublin, we retain a specialised team of consultants. We have a complementary range of qualifications - from engineering, environmental
management, planning, architecture and landscape architecture to specialist sciences such as ecology.
About the role
We are now looking for a professional senior or principal ecologist to join our team in CAAS Ltd. This is a dynamic role, contributing to diverse portfolio of nationally significant projects in both the public and private sectors across Ireland. The successful candidate will be working in a small and welcoming company with a team of dedicated and passionate specialists.
Our company offers excellent opportunities for career progression and a healthy work– life balance. We support continuous professional development, offer a competitive benefits package, and operate a flexible/remote working model that works for you and our business.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and writing Ecological Impact Assessments and Appropriate Assessment reports (Screenings for AA and Natura Impact Statements/Reports at plan and project levels) and providing specialist ecological advice across a variety of projects in collaboration with the team.
Ability to work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team and confidence in engaging with colleagues and clients in a professional, friendly and approachable manner is essential. The flexibility to travel and work across Ireland, including occasional overnight stays, may also be required.
Essential criteria
- At least 5 years' experience in ecological consultancy
- Degree in ecological, biodiversity, conservation or other ecology related discipline – or equivalent relevant experience in ecological consultancy
- Significant experience in leading the preparation and review of Ecological Impact Assessments and project level Appropriate Assessment reports and/or
- experience in preparing plan level Appropriate Assessments
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant wildlife legislation and policy in Ireland and EU
- High degree of familiarity with relevant survey and ecological guidelines for planning and development in Ireland (and UK guidelines where relevant)
- Strong attention to detail and technical report writing capabilities
Desirable criteria
- Specialism in at least one of the following: bats, ornithology, botany, freshwater ecology, terrestrial mammals
- Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Full or associate CIEEM member or comparable professional body, or eligibility to apply
- Experience in designing and performing field surveys, particularly habitat surveys and multidisciplinary ecological walkover surveys
- Experience in design and application of mitigation measures for projects
- Up to date knowledge of case law, policy and legislation relevant to the role
- Ability to use GIS (Arc or Q) for mapping with R/Excel for data manipulation and analysis
- Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
- Experience with protected species licencing
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual leave package
- Remote/flexible working with a TOIL (time off in lieu) policy
- Excellent professional development opportunities including training and
- assistance towards professional chartership or membership
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply: email CV to View email address on greenjobs.co.uk
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