Senior Ecologist

GreenJobs Ltd; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is hiring a Senior Ecologist to spearhead biodiversity assessment and ecological surveys. The successful candidate will manage projects, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with planning regulations. This role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with experience

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Private health insurance

Pension contributions from employer

Annual CPD support

Leadership mentoring and promotion track

Paid leave plus wellness initiatives

Covered professional subscriptions

Work on major ecological projects

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in ecological consultancy.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish biodiversity and planning systems.
• Experience preparing reports for planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage habitat and protected species surveys.
• Prepare high-quality ecological reports and EIAR inputs.
• Mentor junior ecologists and coordinate fieldwork.
• Liaise with planning and engineering teams on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance throughout project delivery.

Skills

Team Leadership

Ecological Reporting

Biodiversity Assessment

Project Management

Education

Degree in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science

Job description

We are hiring aSenior Ecologistto lead survey work and support national planning efforts through biodiversity assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage habitat and protected species surveys.

• Prepare high-quality ecological reports and EIAR inputs.

• Mentor junior ecologists and coordinate fieldwork.

• Liaise with planning and engineering teams on mitigation strategies.

• Ensure regulatory compliance throughout project delivery.

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of experience in ecological consultancy.

• In-depth knowledge of Irish biodiversity and planning systems.

• Degree in ecology, biology, or environmental science.

• Experience preparing reports for planning and development.

• Full, clean Irish/EU driving license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.

• Hybrid working and flexible hours.

• Private health insurance.

• Pension contributions from employer.

• Annual CPD support.

• Leadership mentoring and promotion track.

• Paid leave plus wellness initiatives.

• Covered professional subscriptions.

• Work on major ecological projects across Ireland.