Environmental Project Specialist

3 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeEcologist Full time €40,000 - €60,000
Ecological Consultant Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled ecological consultant to join our team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile and ecologically significant projects across Ireland.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in ecological survey work, ecological impact assessment, and habitat management, with the ability to manage projects independently and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Management: Lead and coordinate ecological inputs on a range of projects including planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and Appropriate Assessments (AA).
  • Fieldwork & Surveys: Plan and conduct ecological surveys including habitat surveys (e.g., Phase I, Fossitt), protected species surveys (e.g., bats, badgers, birds, amphibians), and ecological monitoring.
  • Reporting & Assessment: Prepare high-quality technical reports including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Natura Impact Statements (NIS), Habitats Directive Screening Reports, and Biodiversity Chapters for EIARs.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies (e.g., NPWS, EPA), and other stakeholders as required.
  • GIS & Mapping: Work with GIS specialists or use GIS tools to analyse and present ecological data spatially.
  • Team Support: Mentor junior staff, assist with training, and support the broader ecology and environmental planning team.
Requirements:
  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in ecological consultancy or conservation work.
  • Strong understanding of Irish and EU environmental legislation, including the Habitats and Birds Directives.
  • Proven experience in preparing ecological assessments and reports for planning.
  • Proficiency in conducting fieldwork and ecological surveys.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A full clean driving licence (essential for site visits across Ireland).
  • A postgraduate qualification in Ecology or a related field.
  • Membership of CIEEM or eligibility for membership.
  • Protected species licences (e.g., bat licence from NPWS).
  • Experience with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).
  • Knowledge of Irish habitats and flora/fauna identification skills.
  • Experience with Biodiversity Net Gain or Ecosystem Services assessments.
Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting projects.

You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Others:

Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

As a company, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees.

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