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Cork, Ireland
Overview
AtkinsRéalis one of the world's leading providers of environmental professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.
We are seeking a Senior/Principal Freshwater Ecologist / Hydro-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.
Your role
- 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.
Location
Cork, Ireland
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-141580
Salary range
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Kaushik Sharma
Hi there, I'm Kaushik Sharma and I manage this role
About you
- 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.
Rate
40000.00 Euro Annually
Hours
37.5 h / week
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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