We are seeking Consultant Ecologist to join our growing Nature Services Team in Belfast and work on engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts. You will work closely with our Belfast Team Leader and colleagues to deliver a diverse range of projects and support nationally significant infrastructure projects, renewable energy projects and utility refurbishment projects.
You will collaborate with a range of interrelated disciplines including ornithology, freshwater and marine ecologists, Biodiversity Net Gain and Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists, engineers and geotechnical specialists.
Key Responsibilities- Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Extended Phase 1 Habitat, and protected species surveys (red squirrel, pine marten, badger, otter, bat, smooth newt, etc).
- Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessments.
- Following the mitigation hierarchy and being involved in design of mitigation and compensation measures including BNG and biodiversity enhancements.
- Client liaison and project management.
- Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment.
- Attending and contributing to regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings.
- Taking advantage of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external).
- An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline.
- Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar.
- Experience working in a consultancy or similar environment and a deep understanding of UK and NI wildlife legislation and policy.
- Experience across a range of Irish habitats and species.
- Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIAR chapters.
- Experience of Appropriate Assessments.
- Strong communication skills and is solution focussed and proactive.
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team, so even if you're not sure you match everything in our job description, we are still keen for you to make an application.