Freshwater Ecologist

Region:
Ireland
Vicinity:
Cork, Louth, Dublin, Galway
Industry Sector:
Ecology Jobs, Water Jobs, Environmental Jobs, Eco Jobs, Green Jobs, Environment Jobs, Ecological Jobs, Environmental Science Jobs
Job Category:
Consultancy, Ecologist, Water Engineering, Ecological Consultant, Environmental Consultant
Job Type:
Permanent
Education Level:
Bachelors degree
Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 per annum
Salary Description:
Excellent package and remuneration
Posted:
29/11/2024
Start Date:
ASAP/ Stardard
Employer:
Gaia Talent
Job Ref:
ISASFE17/10

Job Title: Freshwater Ecologist 

Location: Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, Tralee or Dundalk

Experience: 5+ years ideally

Contract: Full time & permanent

Job Description:
One of the world’s leading providers of environmental professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland are seeking a Senior/Principal Freshwater 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.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
  • Educated 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.
Personal qualities:
  • 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.
Benefits:
  • Industry leading salaries (DOE).
  • 25 annual leave days per annum.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Discretionary Bonus.
  • Flexible benefits (international remote working and flexible working hours).
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Income Protection.
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing benefits.
  • Social Club.
  • ESG & Sustainability initiatives.
All applications are treated in strictest confidence. Feel free to apply through GreenJobs or send your CV to isadora@gaiatalent.com

Closing Date:
10/01/2025

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