Senior Ecologist

AVRIO – Senior Ecologist Position – June 2025

Job Description:

AVRIO Environmental Management is a turnkey environmental solutions organisation providing environmental management and consulting to a range of organisations throughout Ireland and the U.K. As a result of continued business growth, the organisation is seeking a full-time Ecologist to join the growing team. The position may require travel and occasional overnight stays throughout the U.K & Ireland. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and prospects within the expanding organisation while gaining vital experience within the environmental sector. The position will can be based out of the Enniskillen Head Office, Lisburn or Letterkenny Divisional Office, whichever is more appropriate for the candidate.

The Candidate & Role:

The successful candidate would enjoy an all-important balance between practical field and desk-based working environments, whilst working on a variety of projects across a range of sectors. They would be involved in all areas of our work within the ecological division, finding ecologically smart, commercially efficient and cost-effective solutions for projects on a variety of scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generating and effectively managing new business;
• Project managing a wide and varied workload and supervising field staff and survey effort;
• Undertaking site surveys;
• Liaising with clients to develop lasting relationships;
• Ecological Impact Assessment;
• Habitats Regulations Assessment;
• Ecological Mitigation Design and Implementation;
• Ecological Clerk of Works;
• Staff Mentoring and Management;
• Financial Planning and Management; and
• Technical oversight and sign-off of project outputs.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Educated to degree level in ecology or a directly related subject;
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management Membership preferred but not essential;
• 4 years post graduate ecological consultancy experience with good protected habitat and priority species experience;
• Invasive species management experience;
• Experience in developing and training staff, undertaking mentoring and developing best practice approaches including the adoption of the latest technologies;
• Detailed knowledge of U.K., Irish and E.U. Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing skills, attention to detail and ability to write concise reports;
• Technical experience producing and overseeing ecological assessment and reporting in a wide range of areas;
• Ability to work independently, take the initiative, make robust, defensible decisions and work to tight deadlines to meet client needs;
• Experience of obtaining a variety of protected species licenses and liaising with regulatory bodies to negotiate and obtain consents;
• Experience in preparation and writing ecological sections of environmental impact assessments ensuring that legislative guidelines are adhered to;
• Full driving license and willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork in Ireland and the U.K.

Salary & Benefits

· Career Progression with potential to be a key leader within a growing organisation;

· We offer a competitive salary based on experience;

· 25 days annual leave, extending to 29 days annual leave after 2 years of service (plus public holidays);

· We understand the needs of the individual in an ever more demanding world and are committed to employee satisfaction through the implementation of flexible working schedules where deemed appropriate;

· Flexible extended leave options;

· Flexible family leave options;

· Cycle to work scheme;

· Free or subsidised travel;

· Free on-site parking;

· Use of company vehicles;

· Discounted gym membership;

· Private health insurance;

· Annual bonus scheme;

· Performance bonus;

· Company pension scheme;

· Paid professional membership fees;

· Fully paid training and development opportunities;

· For individuals who demonstrate continued service, we will consider how we can support you financially if you would like to undertake further professional qualifications;

· We believe our staff are our business, and we recognise their good work. We ensure their happiness through company team bonding and activity/event days regularly.

This is a full-time role.

Salary: : £30,000 Plus (depending on experience)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (40hr working week)

Service Area:

• Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland

Education:

• Bachelor's (Hons) (minimum)

Experience:

• Ecological Consultancy: 4 years post graduate experience

Work Location:

· Enniskillen Head Office, Lisburn or Letterkenny Divisional Office

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AVRIO - Senior Ecologist