Senior Ecologist

at  AWN Consulting Ltd

Are you a skilled Senior Ecologist seeking a more flexible and supportive work environment? Look no further than AWN Consulting!
Our company values work-life balance and offers a hybrid work policy that allows for remote work and collaborative office settings. Training and development are at the forefront of our priorities, as we invest in your growth through chartership opportunities, training programs, and mentorship.
At AWN, we celebrate diversity and prioritise inclusivity, respect, and well-being for all our employees. Our partnership with Health Assured provides a range of services aimed at improving mental and physical health, and our employee resource groups promote a supportive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. Join our team and embark on a fulfilling career in the environmental sector where you can truly make a difference.
In addition to our supportive work environment, we offer a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to enhance every aspect of your life. From income protection to paid maternity and paternity leave, service awards, and performance-related bonuses, we also provide access to a bike-to-work scheme and organise various social events throughout the year for all staff members.
As a subsidiary of Trinity Consultants, AWN stands out as a premier environmental consultancy offering expert services to a wide range of clients throughout Ireland and Europe. Our team of highly experienced environmental experts deliver top-quality services in areas including Environmental Impact Assessments, acoustic assessments, air quality assessments, and process safety management. As Ireland’s premier specialist environmental consultancy our team work on a range of large, complex and interesting projects. Examples of our recent projects include – MetroLink, BusConnects, DART+, Semi-conductor manufacturing facilities, biologics manufacturing facilities and many more. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated (Hydrogeologist) to join our esteemed (Contaminated Land and Hydrogeology Team), where they will have the opportunity to enhance their career and contribute to the overall success of the company.

POSITION OVERVIEW

AWN is expanding its Environmental Team to provide in-house ecological services, and is currently seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team based in Dublin, collaborating on challenging and exciting projects spanning various sectors, including data centres, large-scale residential developments (LDR), and commercial developments. The Environmental Team based in Dublin, includes a diverse group including environmental consultants, geologists, hydrogeologists, chemists, and environmental scientists.
The successful candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver and manage a range of ecological input and advice in line with client requirements. Candidates should have good people skills, be driven, and also work well in a team environment. A balance of technical, communication/written and field skills is sought to flexibly contribute to a variety of different projects.
For the right candidate we will consider remote workers within Ireland, but the candidate would be required to travel to the office every now and then.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years experience working as an ecological consultant.
• Experience in working in the context of Irish and European legislation (e.g. Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, EIA Directive, and transposing Irish Regulations).
• Proven track record in preparing EcIA/biodiversity chapters for EIAR, AA/NIS.
• Minimum BSc or BA (Hons) degree in ecology or related discipline (post graduate qualification desired).
• Full or eligibility for full membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Self-motivated, organised and capable of working on their own initiative.
• High attention to detail, excellent report writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and assemble various strands of complex data into clear, concise outputs.
• Capacity to respond to tight timelines, reporting needs, and internal reporting structures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Track record in, and willingness to continue with, field work.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Confidence working with GIS platforms.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
  Please email your resume and cover letter to: sarah.robertson@awnconsulting.com

• As a Senior Ecologist, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Technical report writing including preparation of EcIA/biodiversity chapters for EIAR, AA, NIS, and ecological inputs to EIAR Screening, EIAR Scoping, SEA and Site Selection.
• Providing leadership by managing sub-consultants and ecological specialists to meet project requirements effectively.
• Communicating with clients, external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with all project requirements.
• Assisting in project and program management of post-planning approval assistance, specifically related to ecology including the provision of ECoW services.
• Preparation of and creating proposals to address client needs.
• To keep up to date with Irish and EU legislative and best -practice changes with regard to ecology and to brief our environmental team of same.
• Assist and take a leading role in the growth of our ecological offerings.