Overview

Location: Office-based or hybrid from Enniskillen or Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Service Area: Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland (with travel across Ireland & the UK)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: Immediate / flexible

Join Our Growing Environmental Team

AVRIO Environmental Management is a fast-growing, turnkey environmental consultancy providing bespoke solutions to clients across Ireland and the UK. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for a full-time Ecologist to join our expanding team.

This role offers a dynamic mix of fieldwork and desk-based tasks, making it ideal for someone passionate about ecology who thrives in a fast-paced, solution-focused environment.

Why Work With Us?

  • Career progression opportunities, with potential to take on key leadership roles

  • Flexible and hybrid working options tailored to support employee wellbeing

  • Generous benefits, including:

    • 25 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 2 years) + public holidays

    • Company pension & private health insurance

    • Performance and annual bonus schemes

    • Paid professional membership fees

    • Fully funded training & development, including support for further qualifications

    • Flexible extended and family leave options

    • Cycle to work scheme & subsidised travel

    • Free parking and use of company vehicles

    • Discounted gym membership

    • Regular team bonding events and company activity days

The Role

As a Consultant Ecologist, you’ll be working on a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors and geographical areas. Your work will be both strategic and hands-on, with a strong focus on delivering ecologically sound, commercially viable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver ecological consultancy projects from start to finish

  • Conduct site surveys and oversee survey teams

  • Provide technical oversight and sign-off of ecological assessments

  • Develop mitigation and enhancement strategies

  • Complete Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)

  • Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) when needed

  • Mentor junior staff and promote best practice

  • Generate and manage new business opportunities

  • Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders

  • Contribute to financial planning and project delivery

  • Travel as required across the UK and Ireland (occasional overnight stays)

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ post-graduate experience in ecological consultancy

  • Degree in ecology or a closely related subject

  • Expertise in protected species and habitat surveys

  • Experience in mitigation design and implementation

  • Invasive species management knowledge

  • Familiarity with UK, Irish, and EU wildlife legislation and survey best practices

  • Proven project and financial management capability

  • Experience with protected species licensing and liaison with regulatory bodies

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Excellent report writing and attention to detail

  • Experience producing EIAs and HRAs

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable:

  • Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) membership

  • Experience in team development and training

  • Use of latest field and reporting technologies

How to Apply

Send your CV and a cover letter to careers@avrio-env.com (or the relevant email contact). Early applications are encouraged, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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