Gaia Talent is currently seeking a Senior Ornithologist, to join the growing Ecology Team within our client's Environment & Planning Division. They offer a very competitive salary to the ideal candidate and we provide the opportunity to work on nationally recognized projects and studies. They also provide the opportunity to avail of hybrid working in one of their four offices located in Galway, Dublin, Limerick, Castlebar, or Sligo.

The Team is driven by qualified and enthusiastic staff who maintain a full and varied project load from a broad base of private and public sector clients. Our workstream is generated through well-established nationwide client relationships, as well as internal cross-sectional cooperation with other divisions.

Core competency:

The successful candidate must have the ability to work in and lead teams in the collection of field data and the preparation of the Biodiversity/Ornithological sections of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), Ecological Impact Assessment reports, and Habitats Directive Appropriate Assessment reporting. The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate project experience in the design and implementation of ecological surveys including bird and protected species surveys, habitat, analysis of data, and completion of impact assessments. Further demonstrated project experience across ecological disciplines will also be required.

Duties and responsibilities:

The job will involve working with the existing Ecology team on ecological and environmental aspects of diverse projects including national infrastructure projects, renewable energy, and other private and commercial projects. As a Senior Ornithologist, the role will require the provision of ecological input into desktop studies, advantage point surveys, scoping studies, site selection, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Appropriate Assessment Reports. The role will also require project management tasks including programme and financial management and input to tender submissions.

Qualifications and experience required:

A relevant primary degree (Hons.) relating to Ecology / Environmental Biology, additional qualifications preferred
A proven ecological/ornithological track record
Proven ecological/ornithological field skills
Experience in GIS systems (e.g. ArcView, desirable but not essential)
CIEEM membership preferred (or an ambition to become a member of CIEEM)
Experience in coordinating ecological impact assessments as well as project management and liaising with clients and stakeholders
Experience as an expert witness at Oral Hearings is preferable but not essential
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Full driving licence

What the client offers:

Attractive remuneration package (from €60,000 onwards DOE)
Flexible working hours
Hybrid arrangements
Company pension plan
Tax saver scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Career pathway program
Cycle to work scheme
Family friend policies
Continuously career development
Employee Assistance Programme
Support for Professional Association Membership

To apply, please submit your CV directly to GreenJobs or by email to isadora@gaiatalent.com