Senior Ecologist

at  APEM

NEXT STEPS

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

ABOUT US

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe

Are you an ecologist looking for an opportunity to step up and take on more responsibility? Do you have experience in undertaking protected species and habitat surveys? Are you looking to start mentoring others, or to take a lead on some diverse project work? Do you envision a role that allows you to embrace a mixture of fieldwork and technical data analysis and report writing, as well as project management and liaison with clients?
Woodrow, part of the APEM Group, leads on onshore ecology for the APEM Group in Ireland. Woodrow while based in Co. Sligo and Cork, carries out ecological surveys across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Woodrow work on a large variety of projects, from impact assessments for infrastructure proposals, to commercial and housing developments, biodiversity planning and community projects.
We are actively seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our existing Irish ecology team. In this crucial role, you’ll be working with our experienced team on all aspects of the consultancy process (from tender preparation, through fieldwork, to high quality scientific reporting and sign-off) on a range of project across Ireland. Along with our focus on growth and development within a close-knit, dynamic and fast-moving division of a rapidly growing ecological consulting business, this makes Woodrow a great place to take the next step in your career.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in an environmental or ecological subject or ability to demonstrate four or more years’ experience in an ecology role.
• Clean, full driving licence
• A thorough knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the EU including the EU Habitats Directive.
• A broad range of ecological experience on large-scale projects in key sectors, notably with well-developed expertise in impact assessment of infrastructure proposals.
• Specific knowledge of and work on terrestrial species, such as otter, bats, badgers, overwintering, breeding and nesting birds and other protected species

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.