Ecologist (Cork)

RSK Ireland Ltd.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexible hours

CPD support

Company paid life assurance

Career training and development

Job summary

RSK Ireland, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting a driven Ecologist to join our growing ecology team. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid with flexibility to work from home and at-site/offices. The successful candidate will contribute to field surveys, assessments, tendering and report writing across Ireland.

You will deliver ecological surveys, support project management, and develop within a dynamic business while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or zoology (or equivalent).
• 2+ years relevant ecology experience or proven similar work.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Membership of or working towards CIEEM (level commensurate with experience).
• Desire to work in a team and independently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist on field surveys and ecological assessments.
• Coordinate fieldwork countrywide, with travel as required.
• Assist in data analysis, report writing and project management.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with senior ecologists.
• Maintain professional integrity and deliver work to required standards.

Skills

Degree in Ecology/Zoology

Driving licence

Team player

CIEEM membership (or in progress)

Education

BSc/MSc in Ecology or Zoology

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Vacancy

RSK Ireland part of the RSK Group, are recruiting for a driven and passionate Ecologist to join our growing ecology team.

This is a permanent full-time position. This role will be a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work between home site/office.

We are looking for an ambitious candidate who has a passion for their discipline and is seeking to develop a career within a dynamic and rewarding business.

As an Ecologist at RSK Ireland you can expect to get involved with the delivery of elements of field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project management, on various Ireland wide and local projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing small projects (with a mentor); assisting senior colleagues in managing the projects that RSK Ireland undertakes.
• Working alone and with our existing ecologists in the wider region to ensure quality projects are delivered on time to our clients.
• Completing fieldwork countrywide, travelling and working away from home as required.
• Continued professional development, attending conferences, training events, attending in house training events, etc.
• Good working knowledge and experience of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation.
• Co-ordinating and undertaking fieldwork for ecological impact assessments and protected species surveys, including; preliminary ecological appraisal, EcIA, AA, etc.
• Potential advancement into working in a particular ecology discipline if desired e.g. ornithology, botany, bats, freshwater ecology, etc.
• Ensuring good communication and collaboration within ecology team, including; liaising with senior ecologists, and mentoring of junior team members.
• Acting at all times with professional integrity, and exercising sound professional judgement.
• A pro-active attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the required standards.
• Desk-top data collation and analysis, including liaising with relevant biological records organisation, and preparing protected species license applications.
• Project specific desk-top research and keeping self and other team members up-to-date with relevant industry guidelines and emerging science.
• Writing of high quality data analysis and technical reports ready for review by your colleagues, such as ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected species reports.

Person Specification

• A degree in relevant discipline ecology, zoology.
• 2 years plus specific relevant experience or proven, previous experience in a similar role
• A full driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
• Membership of or working towards membership of CIEEM – level commensurate with experience.
• Desire and ability to work well within a team, with the ability to work independently.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Leadership mentoring and promotion track.
• Annual CPD support.
• Company paid life assurance.
• Regular career training and development.
• A flexible benefits programme.

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The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?