Associate Ecologist

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Ayesa Company Full time

Ayesa is a globally-orientated, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 11,300 employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.

With a presence in 23 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defence. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.

As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.

Position

We are currently seeking an ambitious Associate Ecologist to join our Environmental Planning and Sustainability Team.

We offer a comprehensive range of services to developers and infrastructure asset managers including EcIA, NIS, site investigation and surveying, sustainability appraisals, EIA, and planning application support.

We are looking for a Principal/Senior Ecologist seeking to manage a number of infrastructure schemes for our key clients. This interesting and challenging role will, as our teams grow, involve managing multi-disciplinary ecology teams and sub-consultants, mentoring junior staff, ensuring client expectations are fully satisfied and managing project finances.

Preferred qualifications for this role include an MSc in ecology, coupled with consultancy experience in Ireland's environment/ecology sectors. Strong skills in report writing, presentation, and client communication are essential. Additionally, candidates should possess current knowledge of both European and Irish environmental legislation, along with best practice guidelines.

Requirements
  1. Experience of working on public (Irish) infrastructure projects from feasibility through to construction.
  2. Should have a working knowledge of the Habitats and EIA regulations, Irish Water and OPW processes and determination procedures and experience of infrastructure installation projects.
  3. Track record in delivering projects and organising and managing small teams and sub-consultants.
  4. General experience of flood defence schemes and/or Irish Water infrastructure projects is an advantage.
  5. Considerable proven experience and understanding of the planning and environmental aspects associated with large development projects to include:
    1. Assessment of existing data and desktop assessments
    2. Identification of required baseline surveys
    3. Undertaking Constraints Studies
    4. Assessing Natura 2000 impacts and preparing Natura Impact Statements
    5. Managing the complete Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) production
    6. Determining achievable and practical mitigation measures.
    7. Use of GIS software and data management.
    8. Project Management skills to include contract administration of sub-consultants such as archaeology, heritage, traffic, air, noise, vibration, landscape etc.
    9. Knowledge of the Public Works Contracts and FIDIC.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. Honours degree qualified in Ecology (QII Level 8 minimum, Level 9 preferred).
  2. 10 years post-graduate experience with at least 5 years in a consultancy environmental delivering environmental/planning services for large infrastructure projects.
  3. Holders of the post will require a current driver's licence for Class B vehicles.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  1. Working as a member of a project team to deliver quality services to clients.
  2. Reviewing the works of others and ensuring a quality product is delivered to the client.
  3. The successful individual must be able to work to tight deadlines within a Quality Management System.
  4. Management of projects within time, cost and quality constraints and standards.
  5. Champions and promotes professional advice, guidance and support across the business.
  6. Monitors and manages compliance and KPIs.
  7. Business development including the preparation of tender submissions.
  8. Estimating, pricing and delivering against work targets.
Other information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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