Principal Ecologist

Overview Join to apply for the Principal Ecologist role at Mott MacDonald .
Location: Dublin or Cork, IE
Recruiter contact: Laura Easdon
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About The Division Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.
Overview Of The Role Key responsibilities and duties include:
Work and support cross disciplinary teams working on feasibility and optioneering stages informing preliminary design, statutory consent, and construction stage projects in the energy, water and transport sectors including marine based projects
Draft high-quality reports including Biodiversity sections of Environmental Reports and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statements and other biodiversity related reporting
Have coastal and marine ecology/ ornithology experience
Have knowledge and experience of interpreting and managing ecological monitoring data
Have experience of conducting ecology related surveys (e.g. bats, non-volant mammals, habitats, flora, ornithology, aquatic ecology, marine)
Manage data using GIS (ArcGIS), preparing shapefiles and maps (preferred)
Have a sound appreciation of Irish environmental and planning reporting processes and relevant legislation and guidance
Candidate specification Essential
Relevant Degree (e.g. Ecology / Botany / Zoology/ Environmental Sciences) Consultancy experience focused on ecology
Excellent reporting ability with examples (preferably) available
Experience of ecological assessment/ reporting requirements in particular for large scale linear projects in the water, energy or transport sectors
Field ecology survey experience; habitat, non-volant mammals, birds, aquatic and other more specialised groups
Experience in liaising with key stakeholders (for example National Parks and Wildlife Service and Inland Fisheries Ireland)
Knowledge of relevant Irish and European legislation, policy and guidance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience of GIS
CIEEM membership or working towards same
Willingness to travel
Desirable
Have coastal and marine ecology/ ornithology experience
Experience of managing ecology survey databases
Experience of line management and mentoring more junior ecologist staff
Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including Flexible working
Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
Competitive annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Life insurance
Income continuance
Enhanced Paternity leave
Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
Cycle to work scheme
Travel TaxSaver tickets
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
Mentoring and support for career development and progression
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Location Location(s): Dublin, IE; Cork, IE
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Environment and society
Discipline: Environment
Job Ref: 10114
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering

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