Ecological Clerk of Works

Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) [1135168]

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Overview

Inis Environmental Consultants Ltd (INIS) are seeking to recruit a full-time Ecological Clerk of Work (ECoW) to work within our growing Ecology team. We are hiring in the ENNIS, Cork and Dublin offices.

Inis has a varied portfolio of conservation, engineering and infrastructural projects that require on-site management to assist in biodiversity protection and enhancement during construction. The successful candidate will gain experience in pre-commencement ecological surveys and oversee ecological and environmental control on construction sites under the guidance of a Chartered Environmentalist.

Inis, based in County Clare and formed in 2001, is a specialist ecological services and environmental consultancy. It employs 40 people across Ennis, Cork and Dublin, with services covering the terrestrial, marine, and freshwater environments. We work on projects throughout the 32 counties and are currently providing ECoW services in 8 counties. Inis is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RSK Group of companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on protecting valued biodiversity features on construction sites.
• Provide practical, site-specific, and proportionate assistance on how clients can achieve compliance with environmental legislation.
• Review relevant documents, including AA/NIS, EcIA, CEMP and species and habitat management plans.
• Consult with local planning authorities, local Biodiversity officers, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
• Pre-construction and construction phase checks for protected species.
• Provision of an ecological watching brief during vegetation clearance, building renovation or demolition, habitat translocation work, habitat creation, habitat enhancement, and habitat management work; and
• Daily record keeping, signing off construction documents and production of reports for auditing purposes.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will show strong enthusiasm to manage ecological or environmental risks on construction projects, advise and support clients and contractors on environmental regulations and planning conditions to ensure smooth and cost-efficient project delivery.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A third-level qualification in environmental science, zoology, ecology, or a similar discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience on a broad range of ecological projects, ideally involving delivery of practical conservation advice or management.
• An awareness and understanding of Irish and EU environmental protection and wildlife legislation and planning guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, including face-to-face discussions with clients and their contractors as well as verbal and written communication.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an ECoW or in a similar field-based ecological role.
• Knowledge of construction management, civil engineering and project management.
• Membership of CIEEM or AEnvCoW, or ability to attain membership within three months of appointment.
• Excellent IT skills.

What INIS Can Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Permanent, full-time role with career development opportunities.
• Training courses offered in-house or outsourced to ensure excellence of ecological services.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and diverse ecological projects.
• Training with and becoming a Chartered Environmentalist.
• Life insurance from the first day of work.
• Pension and health insurance entitlements.

About Us

Inis Environmental Consultants is a leading Irish ecology and renewable energy specialist company. We are based in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, and offer a multidisciplinary approach to assisting private individuals, corporations, government bodies and blue-chip businesses with ecology assessments and survey techniques. We work in Ireland's renewable energy sector and are part of the RSK Group.

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