JobContax
Job title:
Senior/Principal Freshwater Ecologist / Hydro-Ecologist
Company
JobContax
Job description
Senior/Principal Freshwater Ecologist / Hydro-Ecologist – Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or GalwayOffice/Project Location: Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway.Employment Type: PermanentWork Location: Office Based / HybridPay: Salary NegotiableExperience: 5+ yearsVisa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredOur client is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.We are seeking a Senior/Principal Freshwater Ecologist / Hydro-Ecologist for water projects, schemes and to address general water use and management issues throughout Ireland.You will be a freshwater ecologist with a good understanding of hydrology and water quality, and the relationships between these things.You may also be a statistician and/or modeller and used to manipulating ecological data.You will know about and understand the freshwater ecological aspects of ecological status as defined by the Water Framework Directive and will have a good understanding of the kind of measures that need to be implemented to improve aquatic ecology in line with WFD objectives for ‘good status by 2027’.You will need good experience and understanding of the main issues impacting Ireland’s freshwater ecology, such as the impacts from agriculture (nutrients, pesticides) but also from wastewater treatment in urban centres, as well as the impacts of abstractions, discharges and impoundments, and their removal, on freshwater ecology.You will need a good knowledge of the routine metrics and methods used to assess and determine the status of freshwater ecology in Ireland, such as the Q and SSRS scoring systems, or similar.A knowledge of riverine diatoms and other macro and micro- algae, macrophytes and fisheries, especially salmonid, would be an added advantage.RequirementsEducated to at least Degree level (Level 8/9).Relevant work experience, at least some of which will be in a consultancy environment.Chartered Scientist, Environmentalist or Ecologist.Experience of undertaking business development and client engagement.Experience pf proposal and tender writing and winning and delivering won work.Full Irish / EU driving licence.Must be an excellent communicator.Must be able to deal confidently with clients, staff reports and senior managers.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.High level of personal integrity and commitment to upholding company values.Flexible approach with ability to multi-task and prioritise.Positive outlook and approachable manner.Highly motivated to achieve personal and organisational goals.Comfortable working in a team or individually as required.PackageCompetitive Salary depending on ExperienceProfessional membership coverComprehensive pension benefitsAccident and illness coverCPD Training & EducationFlexible working hours to provide a better work/life balance.Flexible holiday schemeTwo paid volunteer daysCycle to work schemeIncome protectionContactAaron Behan is the consultant managing this positionIf you are an Ecologist and are interested in roles based in Galway, you can contact Aaron by e-mail at [email protected] or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Ecologists in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway.Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond to every individual.EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredtagciv
Expected salary
Location
Ireland
Job date
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:28:00 GMT
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