Principal Ecologist: Lead & Grow Our Ecology Team (Hybrid)

AWN Consulting Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work policy

Training and development

Mentorship

Performance bonuses

Bike-to-work scheme

Social events

Income protection

Maternity/paternity leave

Zusammenfassung

AWN Consulting is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead and expand its ecology team in Ireland. This strategic role combines technical leadership with business development, client relationship management, and project delivery across EcIA, EIAR, AA and NIS.

You will mentor staff, drive chartership ambitions, and ensure high-quality outputs while shaping AWN's environmental service offering for Ireland and Europe. Hybrid work and career development are supported.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years' experience in ecological consultancy.
• Proven track record of leading EcIA, EIAR biodiversity, AA and NIS projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and European environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Commercially aware with experience in proposal preparation and business development.
• Full clean driving licence.

Aufgaben

• Lead, manage and grow AWN's Ecology Team.
• Recruit, mentor and develop ecological staff at all levels.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and continuous professional development.
• Act as the technical lead and primary point of contact for ecological matters across the business.
• Support and mentor staff pursuing professional accreditation and chartership.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead the preparation of tenders, fee proposals and framework submissions.
• Work with Directors and senior management to expand ecology services across sectors.
• Manage ecological projects from inception through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on programme and budget.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Technical ecologist

Report writing

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science or related

Full membership of CIEEM or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

AWN Consulting is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead and expand its ecology team in Ireland. This strategic role combines technical leadership with business development, client relationship management, and project delivery across EcIA, EIAR, AA and NIS.

You will mentor staff, drive chartership ambitions, and ensure high-quality outputs while shaping AWN's environmental service offering for Ireland and Europe. Hybrid work and career development are supported.