Ecologist

**AVRIO - Ecologist Position - Based in Enniskillen**

AVRIO Environmental Management is a turnkey environmental solutions organisation providing environmental management and consulting to a range of organisations throughout Ireland and the U.K. As a result of continued business growth, the organisation is seeking a full-time Senior Ecologist to join the growing team. The position may require travel and occasional overnight stays throughout the U.K & Ireland. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and prospects within the expanding organisation while gaining vital experience within the environmental sector. The position will be based out of the Enniskillen head office.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Generating and effectively managing new business;
- Project managing a wide and varied workload and supervising field staff and survey effort;
- Undertaking site surveys;
- Liaising with clients to develop lasting relationships;
- Ecological Impact Assessment;
- Habitats Regulations Assessment;
- Ecological Mitigation Design and Implementation;
- Ecological Clerk of Works;
- Staff Mentoring and Management;
- Financial Planning and Management; and
- Technical oversight and sign-off of project outputs.

**Skills & Experience Required**:

- Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management Membership preferred but not essential;
- Min of 2 year's post graduate ecological consultancy experience with protected habitat and species experience;
- Invasive species management experience;
- Experience in developing and training staff, undertaking mentoring and developing best practice approaches including the adoption of the latest technologies;
- Detailed knowledge of U.K., Irish and E.U. Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing skills, attention to detail and ability to write concise reports;
- Technical experience producing and overseeing ecological assessment and reporting in a wide range of areas;
- Ability to work independently, take the initiative, make robust, defensible decisions and work to tight deadlines to meet client needs;
- Experience of obtaining a variety of protected species licenses and liaising with regulatory bodies to negotiate and obtain consents;
- Experience in preparation and writing ecological sections of environmental impact assessments ensuring that legislative guidelines are adhered to;
- Full driving license and willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork in Ireland and the U.K.

**Salary & Benefits**
- Career Progression with potential to be a key leader within a growing organisation;
- We offer a competitive salary based on experience;
- 25 days annual leave, extending to 29 days annual leave after 2 years of service (plus public holidays);
- We understand the needs of the individual in an ever more demanding world and are committed to employee satisfaction through the implementation of flexible and hybrid working schedules;
- Flexible extended leave options;
- Flexible family leave options;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Free or subsidised travel;
- Free on-site parking;
- Use of company vehicles;
- Discounted gym membership;
- Private health insurance;
- Annual bonus scheme;
- Performance bonus;
- Company pension scheme;
- Paid professional membership fees;
- Fully paid training and development opportunities;
- For individuals who demonstrate continued service, we will consider how we can support you financially if you would like to undertake further professional qualifications;
- We believe our staff are our business, and we recognise their good work. We ensure their happiness through company team bonding and activity/event days regularly.

This is a full-time position.

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 (depending on experience)

**Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

**Service Area**:

- Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (Hons) (minimum)

**Experience**:

- Ecological Consultancy: 2- 6+ years post graduate experience

**Work Location**:

- Office based in Enniskillen

**Application Deadline**:
17th October 2025

Thank you.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person