Environmental Scientists/Ecologists

Permanent & Training Contracts

Belfast/ROI
Posted 15/06/07
Job Description

Opportunities have arisen for recent graduates in Ecology/Environmental Sciences to work on a variety of construction & development projects at the survey, design & construction stages. Permanent & Training contracts are available, and successful applicants will be assigned to a permanent or training contract dependent on experience. It is envisioned that those engaged on training contracts will be taken on permanently upon successful completion of a 6 month training & probationary period.

Duties
Ecological surveying (design, implementation and supervision of ecological survey protocols) in relation to a range of Species/ Habitats. Desktop surveys and scoping to determine surveys required.

Contributions to Environmental Impact Assessments/Environmental Statements, Writing reports and proposals

Providing high quality advice to clients & contributing towards and assisting the development of the Company's core business activities

Identification and handling of Protected Species (subject to license)

Successful Applicants will report directly to the Principal Consultant

Requirements:

A good honours degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or a related specialism. Qualification to MSc or PhD level is an advantage but is not necessary. Knowledge of ecological legislation, guidance and current best practice is secondary to field surveying ability & report writing ability.

Clients should be eligible for Associate membership of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Full UK, ROI or EU Driving Licence.

Practical knowledge and some experience of specialist surveys of one or more groups of fauna or flora. Knowledge of Irish protected mammals, birds or floral communities would be a distinct advantage.

Training & assistance will be provided in:

Undertaking ecological field surveys and giving ecological consultancy advice to clients and adding value to projects. Negotiation with statutory and non-statutory bodies, and dealing directly with clients in delivering ecological benefits to projects

Obtaining a protected species licence & appropriate professional membership.

Implementing, designing or delivering mitigation, ecological enhancement or similar for clients.

Benefits

Flexible working hours & time in lieu, generous annual leave.

Professional specialist ecological consultancy with unmatched opportunities for career progression

Competitive salaries & training stipends

Professional memberships & opportunities to work on a range of projects

We are a rapidly growing independent ecological consultancy with an expanding private sector client base in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Successful applicants can expect rapid career development.
Contact James O'Neill on 028 90447601 for further details or email CV's to enquiries@corvusconsulting.com

These positions are open to all European Union Citizens