Hydro-Ecologist

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.

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

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. 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 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.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

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