AVRIO Environmental Management is a turnkey environmental solutions organisation providing environmental management and consulting to a range of organisations throughout Ireland and the U.K. As a result of continued business growth, the organisation is seeking a full-time Ecologist to join the growing team. The position may require travel and occasional overnight stays throughout the U.K & Ireland. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and prospects within the expanding organisation while gaining vital experience within the environmental sector. The position will can be based out of the Lisburn Office
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The Candidate & Role:
The successful candidate would enjoy an all-important balance between practical field and desk-based working environments, whilst working on a variety of projects across a range of sectors. They would be involved in all areas of our work within the ecological division, finding ecologically smart, commercially efficient and cost-effective solutions for projects on a variety of scales.
Key Responsibilities:
Generating and effectively managing new business;
Project managing a wide and varied workload and supervising field staff and survey effort;
Undertaking site surveys;
Liaising with clients to develop lasting relationships;
Ecological Impact Assessment;
Habitats Regulations Assessment;
Ecological Mitigation Design and Implementation;
Ecological Clerk of Works;
Staff Mentoring and Management;
Financial Planning and Management; and
Technical oversight and sign-off of project outputs.
Skills & Experience Required:
Educated to degree level in ecology or a directly related subject;
Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management Membership preferred but not essential;
2 years post graduate ecological consultancy experience with good protected habitat and priority species experience;
Invasive species management experience;
Experience in developing and training staff, undertaking mentoring and developing best practice approaches including the adoption of the latest technologies;
Detailed knowledge of U.K., Irish and E.U. Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing skills, attention to detail and ability to write concise reports;
Technical experience producing and overseeing ecological assessment and reporting in a wide range of areas;
Ability to work independently, take the initiative, make robust, defensible decisions and work to tight deadlines to meet client needs;
Experience of obtaining a variety of protected species licenses and liaising with regulatory bodies to negotiate and obtain consents;
Experience in preparation and writing ecological sections of environmental impact assessments ensuring that legislative guidelines are adhered to;
Full driving license and willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork in Ireland and the U.K.
Salary & Benefits
Career Progression with potential to be a key leader within a growing organisation;
We offer a competitive salary based on experience;
25 days annual leave, extending to 29 days annual leave after 2 years of service (plus public holidays);
We understand the needs of the individual in an ever more demanding world and are committed to employee satisfaction through the implementation of flexible working schedules where deemed appropriate;
Flexible extended leave options;
Flexible family leave options;
Cycle to work scheme;
Free or subsidised travel;
Free on-site parking;
Use of company vehicles;
Discounted gym membership;
Private health insurance;
Annual bonus scheme;
Performance bonus;
Company pension scheme;
Paid professional membership fees;
Fully paid training and development opportunities;
For individuals who demonstrate continued service, we will consider how we can support you financially if you would like to undertake further professional qualifications;
We believe our staff are our business, and we recognise their good work. We ensure their happiness through company team bonding and activity/event days regularly.
This is a full-time role.
Salary: 30,000 - 36,000.00 (depending on experience)