Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland's largest Irish owned consultants with centres of excellence in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, and Energy and Planning. FT provides planning, environmental studies, preliminary planning design to our clients in the renewable energy sector and provides design and contract management services for the construction of infrastructure projects such as roads, greenways, bridgeworks, rail, solid waste facilities, renewable energy, drainage, water and wastewater treatment facilities, airports, tunnels and gas pipelines.
FT is looking to recruit a Principal Ecologist who will work as an integral member of the FT team in the Cork, Dublin or Carlow office, aiding the expansion of the business and working closely with fellow professionals. The position will suit candidates with a minimum of ten years of experience. This position offers exposure to a broad range of areas within the renewable energy, waste management and civil infrastructure sectors as FT have a broad spectrum of ongoing projects and can offer the successful candidate a clear path for career development.
FT's ResponsibilitiesManaging individual contracts to deliver high quality ecological consultancy servicesProviding expert ecological input for a range of projectsPlanning, conducting and supervising the execution of site ecological surveys and fieldworkPreparing and monitoring of the implementation of Construction Environmental Management PlansUndertaking Appropriate Assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental reporting requirementsWriting of technical reports and other deliverablesManaging quality including attention to detail and accuracy, delivery of contracts on time and to the highest possible standards, and continue to strive to improve the quality of work produced by the Ecology TeamProviding expert witness at Oral HearingsDeveloping excellent relationships with clients and attending meetings with clients and design teams when necessarySkills / QualificationsA degree in ecology or related subjectA minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in environmental consultancyMember of CIEEM, CIWEM or equivalent professional bodyExperienced in the oral hearing process and in the role of expert witnessDetailed knowledge of wildlife and conservation legislation within IrelandExcellent technical report writing skillsExperienced in the preparation and monitoring of the implementation of Construction Environmental Management PlansExperienced in working in multi-disciplinary teamsExcellent communication, organisational and project management skillsA full clean driving licenceAn attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate including a competitive salary, shorter working Friday, medical benefit and professional body support. FT is an equal opportunities employer. Our company culture champions diversity, inclusion and employee well being through ongoing programs. FT encourages continuous professional development, creativity and flexibility. All CVs are treated in the strictest confidence. Please submit your application by e-mail to ******.
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