Ecologist; Ireland

Your impact

• Lead delivery of high-profile, complex infrastructure projects across water, transport, and energy and multiple local authorities
• Balance site and desk-based ecological work, contributing to surveys, assessments and project planning
• Use your expertise in protected species surveys, Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), EIAs, AAs, and Biodiversity Net Gain/No Net Loss to inform project decisions
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring ecological considerations are understood, integrated and actioned
• Design and lead ecological monitoring programmes, overseeing survey teams and ensuring delivery of high‑quality field data
• Be a trusted expert—acting as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders and confidently communicating ecological advice
• Mentor and learn, contributing to team capability building and engaging with global communities of practice, conferences, client engagements and training events

• Degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering ecological surveys, impact assessments, and reporting in Ireland/UK
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation (e.g. Habitats Directive, EIA, AA/Natura Impact Statements)
• Experience with protected species surveys (e.g. bats, badgers, birds, otter, habitats)
• Capability in Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and biodiversity management planning
• Membership (or working towards) CIEEM or equivalent professional body
• Experience working on infrastructure, energy, water or transport projects (desirable)
• Strong report writing and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to manage site work independently and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams
• GIS skills (e.g. ArcGIS/QGIS) and data analysis experience (desirable)
• Full clean driver’s licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork

• Flexible working (hybrid/remote options available)
• Generous annual leave + option to buy additional days
• Income protection scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Paid professional memberships (e.g. CIEEM)
• Ongoing training & clear career progression pathways
• Opportunity to work on high-impact sustainability and infrastructure projects across Ireland
• Employee wellbeing programme and mental health supports
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with global project exposure

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria.