Job Title : Scientific Officer
- Pay : £15.97 per hour (Paid Weekly)
- Location : Airport Road West, Belfast
- Start Date : ASAP
- Duration : Until August 2025
- Working Pattern : 5 days per week (37 hours per week)
May include some evening and weekend work.
Job Duties :
The post holder will be part of a busy operational team, primarily working with planning authorities and DfI, providing advice and recommendations on planning consultations after completing an assessment. Reporting to a Higher Scientific Officer, the key responsibilities include :
Preparing scientific reports / casework in the field of ecology / natural environment to support good environmental outcomes.Assessing planning consultations to ensure compliance with planning policies and environmental law, providing robust advice to planning authorities and / or DfI.Attending and contributing to internal / external briefings and meetings.Contributing to the division’s business plan and ensuring timely and high-quality work.Promoting a health and safety culture by reviewing and maintaining awareness of risk assessments and adhering to safe working practices.Assisting colleagues in ensuring team outputs meet legislative and regulatory requirements, customer demands, and operational standards.Conducting fieldwork, which may involve working over arduous terrain, in industrial sites, and along watercourses.Essential Criteria :
Qualifications :A degree (or equivalent / higher qualification) in a relevant scientific discipline.
Experience :2 years’ experience (within the last 8 years) in a paid, voluntary, or academic capacity associated with the conservation or assessment of natural terrestrial heritage (ecosystems, habitats, species, earth science, or landscapes). This experience should include one or more of the following : Producing ecological assessments / reports.Conducting ecological surveys, including mapping, recording, and monitoring of scientific data.Conservation management.
Relevant scientific discipline : Include the subject of qualification and date awarded. If your qualification is relevant to the role, provide details of modules studied and project work undertaken. Post-degree qualifications can include postgraduate or postdoctoral experience.Desired Criteria :
MSc in a relevant scientific discipline.Previous experience in a planning consultancy role, producing ecological reports for planning applications.Understanding of Northern Ireland planning policy, procedures, legislation, and case law.Benefits :
Hybrid working patternFlexi-timeCar parking facilitiesBasic Access NI background check required