Ecology Graduate Dublin - March 2025 Start

at  AECOM

Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM are seeking two Graduate Ecologists in our Dublin Office to join us in March 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career by gaining valuable work experience within an established and successful consultancy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• 2:1 degree and above (or equivalent) in Ecology or a subject with ecological component - Ecology, Environmental Biology, Zoology, Environmental Diagnosis and Management, Wildlife Conservation/Biodiversity, Conservation Biology and Resource Management, Species Identification and Surveying, Environmental Science/Consultancy, Environmental Management and Sustainability, Biological Science
• Keen interest and understanding of Irish wildlife
• Irish plant and animal (indirect and direct field signs) identification skills
• Excellent field skills
• Previous exposure to protected species surveys
• Ability to record data efficiently and methodically
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong numeracy
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, hard working, with ambition and drive
• Excellent research and report writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, client and stakeholders as appropriate as well as independently without losing initiative & focus.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and programme demands.
• Commitment to continued education and improvement through our approved training schemes
• Willing and able to visit other locations on company business
• A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys with equipment and limited public transport access
• Previous experience in the ecology sector (eg, with an NGO as a volunteer or within a professional consultancy) would be beneficial, including work placements or relevant voluntary experience.
• Good knowledge of all Irish environmental law and an understanding of the relevant planning systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Protected species licence, such as bats, great crested newts, hazel dormouse etc
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject
• Proven experience of habitat, NVC and botanical surveys
• Membership of or working towards full membership of appropriate professional institution
• Evidence of published work in ecology field
  Additional Information

In this role you will be working within a multi-disciplinary team on field surveys including preliminary ecological appraisal, habitat surveys, other botanical surveys, ecological impact assessment and a range of protected species surveys.
fieldwork is likely to require working away from home and some working at night when surveying.
In addition to field skills, good organization, research and planning skills are also required to support a team which works safely and to a high technical standard.
You’ll also need to be able to work with a range of taxonomic groups, and you’ll be encouraged to pursue your own interests.