Ecological Clerk of Works (West Cork / Kerry)

West Cork / Kerry - Field based role / Remote / Hybrid work

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Ecological Clerk of Works to join our client partner -  a leading consultancy specializing in planning, & environmental services.

A full-time, permanent opportunity position to join our clients Ecology division.
The successful candidate will be working on projects in the wind energy, renewables, remediation, and infrastructure sectors. A broad range of experience on similar types of projects in these sectors is desirable.

The candidate will have experience in pre-commencement ecological surveys and overseeing ecological controls on construction sites.

The successful individual will have the following
• Strong project management skills, great communication skills: written and verbal, and excellent IT skills.
• 3rd level qualification in environmental science, ecology or similar discipline, construction management, civil engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience or a broad range of project experience at the construction stage.
• Knowledge of construction and project management, ecology, and other EIAR subject areas.
• Full drivers licence.
• The ideal candidate will be pro-active at identifying and resolving ecological issues, have excellent communication skills, good record keeping, work well with site operatives, and enjoy the outdoors.

Responsibilities of the role will include:
• Take ownership of projects under the direction of senior team members from inception to completion and provide regular project updates to the ecology team seniors.
• Review relevant documents e.g. NIS, EcIA, CEMP, biodiversity, and habitat management plans.
• Undertake pre-commencement and post operation ecological surveys, record data, create maps using QGIS, and produce detailed reports.
• Provide ecological site supervision, record data and recommendations given to site operatives, and produce detailed final audit reports.
• Consult with local planning authorities, local heritage officers, National Parks and Wildlife (NPWS), and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
• Have a good knowledge of construction and project development and environmental/ecological responsibilities during the construction and operational phases of projects.

This amazing role offers the opportunity to work within one of Ireland’s largest ecology teams, gaining knowledge and experience through interactions with colleagues within the environmental, ecology, ornithology, and planning teams in particular.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Ecological Clerk of Works (West Cork / Kerry) position and similar opportunities contact: Eoin 056-7786631 / 087 0505417 or Eoin@optimizerecruitment.ie

Eoin is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-13072

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