Senior/Principal Hydromorphologist/Hydrologist

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 Hydromorphologist/Hydrologist for water projects, schemes and to address general water use and management issues throughout Ireland. You will be a hydromorphologist  and/or    hydrologist  that  knows about  and   understands  the hydromorphological  and  hydrological  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 hydromorphology and hydrology where it is currently poor. You will  need  good  experience  and  understanding  of the main  hydromorphological  issues impacting  Ireland’s water  resources,  primarily  the  presence of  barriers,  as  well  as dredging and canalisation. You will need a good knowledge of how to ameliorate such issues, and in particular, of the design, implementation and use of nature-based solutions and natural flood management measures to address these issues. Knowledge and experience of some or all of the  following  will  be  an  added  advantage:  geomorphological  assessment  at  catchment  and reach  scale;  river  restoration,  particularly  related  to  barrier  mitigation  and  removal;  fish passage/passes. Experience of peatland restoration would also be useful.

Desirable Skills / Experience:

• 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.

Personal qualities:

• 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.

About Us:

At  AtkinsRéalis  we  put  Environment,  Sustainability  and  Health  &  Safety  at  the  heart  of  our business  strategy.  We  possess  a  significant  breadth  of  knowledge  and  depth  of  skills  and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create  a  world  where  lives  are  enriched  through  the  implementation  of  our  ideas.  Together with our clients, we’re always striving to find better ways to get things done. We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range  of  family  friendly,  inclusive  employment  policies,  flexible  working  arrangements  and employee  networks  to  support  staff  from  different  backgrounds.  As  an  Equal  Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.