BSM have exciting roles in our Dublin office

Great opportunity for an ambitious and experienced ecologist to bring field and technical expertise to a progressive multi-disciplinary team, and to influence the design and delivery of projects of all types and scales.

We work closely with our public and private clients to deliver high quality, creative solutions across all sectors and throughout Ireland.

We are a friendly, informal and professional team focused on delivering high quality work and optimal solutions for the environment.

You

You are a practical, creative and solution-focused ecologist who enjoys engaging with complex issues.

You will collaborate with planners, landscape architects, urban designers, engineers and other professionals in the delivery of sustainable development.

The role offers significant potential for professional growth. An attractive remuneration and benefits package will reflect the role and your experience.

You will have

·       A recognised post-graduate degree in ecology, and membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management(CIEEM). You will be chartered, or working towards Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status.

·       A minimum of five years' varied experience in a consultancy role as an ecologist, including Ecological Impact Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment.

·       Strong field survey skills, ideally with a specialism in bat or bird survey.

·       A strong understanding of relevant Irish and European policy, legislation and case law.

·       Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.

·       Excellent report writing, analytical, presentation and communication skills.

·       Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

·       An ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

‍Duties

To work constructively and enthusiastically as a professional Senior Ecologist within our Environmental team:

·       Work effectively in a team environment and/or independently, and contribute to a multi-disciplinary office environment.

·       Undertake field survey work, including habitat classification and species survey.

·       Project development, including project administration, programmes and budgets, and providing assistance or direction as required to other staff and sub-consultants.

·       Prepare project scoping, timelines and delivery schedules as required.

·       Draft and edit written and graphic environmental and technical reports and other communications.

·       Present information to clients, statutory agencies and the public as appropriate.

·       Liaise with contractors, site agents and sub-consultants in the day-to-day delivery of projects.

·       Ensure high quality professional services to clients.

·       Exercise sound and independent judgment in managing projects and in dealing with sensitive or confidential information.

·       Travel to sites and meetings as required.

·       Maintain and promote excellent networking, communication, presentation, organisational and interpersonal skills.

·       Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ecological and environmental practice, principles and techniques, and of planning and related legislation.

·       Engage with the day-to-day operations of the Practice, and cooperate with its policies and procedures.

·       Work with the Partners and staff in identifying business development opportunities, suitable tenders and project opportunities, and pursuing new business in line with Practice strategy.

·       Reinforce and develop the existing client network and seek to extend that network.

·       Carry out other duties as may reasonably be requestedby the Partnership.

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Forward your Cover Letter and CV to: recruit@bradyshipmanmartin.com quoting the reference [Ecology 2026] and we will look forward to meeting you.

‍The Role

The Practice is seeking a qualified Planner with 7+ years ofproven professional experience in all areas of planning, with a particularfocus on development planning, master planning and environmental planning.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to workwithin planning and design teams, and be able to demonstrate professionaldetermination and willingness to grow, quality of workmanship and managementskills. The role will involve working across wide range of sectors includinglarge scale residential, commercial, and retail development, town regenerationprojects, tourism, master planning, infrastructure planning, and environmentalplanning.

We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment, flexiblewhen needed, and a positive work-life balance. Your job will look beyond theday-to-day planning role, to offer the opportunity of engaging in masterplanning, and forward planning, planning and environmental policy andlegislation, strong client liaison and relationship building, and developing the business.‍

·        BSM support Professional Membership and CPD asessential parts of this role.

·        Our range of benefits are tailored to suitindividual needs.

·        The position is full time based in our Dublinoffice in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.

Key Requirements:

·        7+ years post-graduate work experience

·        A recognised (accredited) degree/qualificationin Planning and Membership of IPI and/or RTPI, or recognised equivalent

·        Extensive experience and understanding ofplanning and environmental legislation

·        Experience of providing strategic planningadvice in project direction or forward planning related projects

·        Experience of working in a range of marketsectors, with a specific focus on large scale residential developments in the Greater Dublin Area, for public and private clients.

·        Experience of development planning, feasibility analysis, environmental planning, and lodgement of planning applications, appeals and submissions.

·        Experience in engaging directly with andmanaging client requirements.

·        Experience in managing multi-disciplinaryproject teams across a wide range and scales of projects and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills

·        Excellent communication, report writing,presentational & organisational skills

·        Proficiency in relevant software including MSoffice, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite

·        Self-motivation, attention to detail andcommitment to high-quality delivery

·        Capability to respond to tight reportingrequirements, deadlines, and internal reporting arrangements

·        Strong inter-personal skills with ability towork as part of a wider in-house inter-disciplinary team

‍Salary

Negotiable - commensurate with skills and experience

Please forward concise CV to:

recruit@bradyshipmanmartin.com, quoting reference SnrPl.June26

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