Senior Ornithologist

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Gaia Talent Full time

Gaia Talent is currently seeking a Senior Ornithologist, to join the growing Ecology Team within our client's Environment & Planning Division. They offer a very competitive salary to the ideal candidate and we provide the opportunity to work on nationally recognized projects and studies. They also provide the opportunity to avail of hybrid working in one of their four offices located in Galway, Dublin, Limerick, Castlebar, or Sligo.
The Team is driven by qualified and enthusiastic staff who maintain a full and varied project load from a broad base of private and public sector clients. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in and lead teams in the collection of field data and the preparation of the Biodiversity/Ornithological sections of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), Ecological Impact Assessment reports, and Habitats Directive Appropriate Assessment reporting. The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate project experience in the design and implementation of ecological surveys including bird and protected species surveys, habitat, analysis of data, and completion of impact assessments. Further demonstrated project experience across ecological disciplines will also be required.
The job will involve working with the existing Ecology team on ecological and environmental aspects of diverse projects including national infrastructure projects, renewable energy, and other private and commercial projects. As a Senior Ornithologist, the role will require the provision of ecological input into desktop studies, advantage point surveys, scoping studies, site selection, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Appropriate Assessment Reports. The role will also require project management tasks including programme and financial management and input to tender submissions.
relating to Ecology / Environmental Biology, additional qualifications preferred
Proven ecological/ornithological field skills
Experience in GIS systems (e.g. Experience in coordinating ecological impact assessments as well as project management and liaising with clients and stakeholders
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Full driving licence
Flexible working hours
Hybrid arrangements
Company pension plan
Tax saver scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Family friend policies
Continuously career development
Employee Assistance Programme


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