Conservation Ecology Specialist

1 week ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeEnvironmental Full time €40,000 - €60,000
Ecological Clerk of Works Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to join our team.

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise on protecting valued biodiversity features on construction sites.
  • Provide practical 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 authorities, Biodiversity officers, National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Inland Fisheries Ireland.
  • 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.
  • Daily record keeping, signing off construction documents and production of reports for auditing purposes.
Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will hold a third-level qualification in environmental science, zoology, ecology or a similar discipline.

Minimum of 3 years' experience on a broad range of ecological projects, ideally involving delivery of practical conservation advice or management.

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 We Can Offer:
  • Permanent, full-time role with career development opportunities.
  • Training courses offered in-house or outsourced to ensure excellence of ecological services.
  • 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:

We are a leading Irish ecology and renewable energy specialist company, offering a multidisciplinary approach to assisting private individuals, corporations, government bodies and blue-chip businesses with ecology assessments and survey techniques.

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