Assistant Ecologist

RSK Group

Ireland
Permanent
Full-time

12 days ago

INIS Environmental Consultants Ltd part of RSK Group has a proven track record in the delivery of high quality Ecology products which is reinforced by the fact that we are commissioned by some of Ireland’s largest energy developers to complete the Ecology remits on their projects.We are now hiring for an Assistant Ecologist who has experience with bird surveying to join the team from our Ennis location, full time 37.5 hours per week.Key Responsibilities:

Undertaking a broad range of breeding and wintering bird surveys, including species specific surveys (for waders, raptors and waterfowl) as well as general surveys (including vantage point and transect surveys); according to Best Practice Guidance, within time scales outlined;
Using data tablets as well as survey forms in the field to produce high-quality field notes on standardised survey forms, including detailed and accurate mapping of data;
Thoroughly reviewing (including peer-review) of data and mapping produced within the Inis Ecology Team;
Assist in non-ornithological surveying as required, to include bats, other mammals, invertebrates, plants, habitats and other taxa and ecological groups;
Drafting of baseline ecological reports, to include methodology and results with well-written text (in English) and data presented clearly using in-house formatting and styles;
To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability;
Collate and store ecological data to specified guidelines to ensure safety of data.
Promotion of RSK SHEQ expectations management and reporting

Person Specification:

Good team player, with the ability to work independently
Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard
Ability to organise and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
A methodical and organised personality.
Monitor workloads to meet delivery targets and keep within budgeted timelines
Happy to work outdoors and travel to survey sites.
Organise, repair and maintain equipment as required.
Adhere to Health & Safety requirements and take responsibility for own safe working practices.
Good understanding of ecology.
Experience of using GIS mapping tools (such as QGIS or ArcGIS) would be advantageous.
Full clean EU drivers licence
Appropriate membership of CIEEM (dependent on grade, or to have eligibility if not currently held).
A knowledge of the relevant legislation and policies

Salary & Benefits:

£Commensurate with experience
Life Assurance
Access to a pLatform of online benefits
Regular training and development

#ecology #assistantecologistRSK is a leading environmental, engineering and technical services group providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. We know that the world faces some very significant challenges in the years to come. The United Nations are referring to the ‘Decade of Action’, saying that we have “ten years to transform our world” and to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. RSK is on a mission to deliver solutions which will help to address these major global challenges, reshaping our natural and built environments and creating a more sustainable future. We need an outstanding workforce to help us achieve this. Do you have what it takes?RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, we are a group of over 120 businesses, many of which operate under different brands, employing over 7,000 employees worldwide. We plan to keep growing and are looking for professionals who have the passion, skills, and spirit needed to grow with us.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented people. Employees are at the heart of our business, and we recognise that our success is founded on the talent of our people. As a company, we want you to share in our achievements and we want to be a conduit for your success. RSK prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career by encouraging continuing professional development and enabling employees to reach their full potential. Despite our growing numbers, we are determined to maintain the people-centric culture that RSK was built on, fostering entrepreneurialism, and applying a caring and compassionate approach to all that we.

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