Associate Ecologist - Lead & Shape Biodiversity Strategy

Stantec; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec in Ireland is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead a growing Environmental Services team. You will mentor ecologists, shape ecological strategies for infrastructure and development projects, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality assessments and reports across Ireland.

You will engage with stakeholders, participate in hearings, and drive biodiversity and sustainability outcomes while expanding Stantec’s ecological capability and reputation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish ecological legislation, planning processes and relevant European environmental directives and case law.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex ecological assessments across a range of infrastructure and development projects.
• Experience participating in oral hearings.
• Full Membership of CIEEM.
• Chartered Ecologist.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects while leading multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of ecologists across infrastructure and development projects.
• Provide expert ecological advice throughout the project lifecycle from planning to operation.
• Deliver high-quality ecological assessments and technical reports (EcIA, PEA, NIS, EIAR chapters).
• Support project scoping, programme management, tender submissions and fee proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Stantec in Ireland is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead a growing Environmental Services team. You will mentor ecologists, shape ecological strategies for infrastructure and development projects, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality assessments and reports across Ireland.

You will engage with stakeholders, participate in hearings, and drive biodiversity and sustainability outcomes while expanding Stantec’s ecological capability and reputation.