Senior Ecologist

Enexa Partners; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enexa Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to provide specialist ecological expertise across planning, development and delivery of projects in Ireland's energy transition space.

You will lead preparation, review and QA of ecological assessments, AA screening and Natura Impact Statements, and provide technical leadership to project teams while ensuring compliance with legislation and professional standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant professional experience.
• Chartered status with an appropriate professional body.
• Full membership of CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and delivery of Specialist Ecological Assessments and documentation.
• Prepare and oversee Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Reports and Natura Impact Statements (NIS).
• Provide Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance of Ecological Deliverables, ensuring outputs are robust and of professional standard.
• Lead Ecological input throughout project development, from feasibility through planning, consenting and delivery.
• Identify and assess potential Ecological Impacts and constraints, providing mitigation measures.
• Provide Specialist Ecological Advice to project teams and support informed design decisions.
• Coordinate Ecological Surveys, assessments and inputs, ensuring scope and timing align with programme requirements.
• Review Ecological Reports prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Support Engagement with stakeholders and statutory bodies on ecological matters.
• Ensure Ecological Deliverables comply with legislation and professional standards.
• Manage Ecological Risks and interfaces across projects, escalating issues as required.
• Maintain high professional and technical standards in line with CIEEM good practice.

Skills

Ecological expertise

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered status / CIEEM membership

Job description

Type: Long-Term rolling 12x Contractor or Permanent role on offer)

Location: City of Dublin. Hybrid working arrangement with an expectation of minimum of 2x days/week in Dublin office and 3x days/week from home/remote.

Our Global Management Consulting client is engaged with their client, working at the heart of Ireland’s Energy Transition - connecting, operating and transforming the Electricity Grid to support a Low Carbon, Renewable Future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to provide specialist ecological expertise across the Planning, Development and Delivery of projects.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in the Preparation, Review and Quality Assurance of Ecological Assessments and Deliverables, including Appropriate Assessment Screening Reports, Natura Impact Statements (NIS), and Associated Ecological Documentation.

The role will provide Technical Leadership on Ecological Matters, working closely with Project Teams, Consultants and Key Stakeholders to identify Ecological Constraints, Manage Environmental Risks and ensure high-quality, Compliant Ecological outcomes throughout the Project Lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review and delivery of Specialist Ecological Assessments and documentation.

Prepare and oversee Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Reports and Natura Impact Statements (NIS).

Provide Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance of Ecological Deliverables, ensuring outputs are robust, consistent and of the required professional standard.

Lead Ecological input throughout project development, from early-stage feasibility and design through planning, consenting and delivery.

Identify and assess potential Ecological Impacts and constraints, providing appropriate avoidance, mitigation and enhancement measures.

Provide Specialist Ecological Advice to project teams, supporting informed design and delivery decisions.

Coordinate Ecological Surveys, assessments and specialist inputs, ensuring they are appropriately scoped and delivered to programme requirements.

Review Ecological Reports and assessments prepared by consultants and specialist contractors.

Support Engagement with relevant stakeholders and statutory bodies on ecological and Appropriate Assessment matters.

Ensure Ecological Deliverables comply with applicable legislation, planning requirements and professional standards.

Manage Ecological Risks, Dependencies and interfaces across Projects, Escalating significant issues where required.

Maintain high professional and technical standards in line with CIEEM good practice and relevant organisational requirements.

About You / Successful candidates will have:

A minimum of 8 years’ relevant professional experience.

Chartered status with an appropriate professional body.

Full membership of CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management).