Ecologist

Coyle Environmental; Castlerea; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

CPD and professional development

Mentoring from senior consultants

Diverse range of projects across Eire

Company laptop and mobile phone

Supportive team environment

Company social events and wellness

Job summary

Coyle Environmental Ltd in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, is seeking an Ecologist (Full-Time) to join our growing ecology team. The role blends field surveys across Ireland with desktop assessments, reporting, and client liaison.

The successful candidate will have strong survey experience, botany interests, and be comfortable working across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. Hybrid/field-based work awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related discipline required.
• 2+ years in ecological consultancy or related role.
• Excellent botanical identification and knowledge of Irish flora/habitats.
• Experience with Fossitt habitat surveys and habitat mapping.
• Knowledge of Irish/European wildlife legislation.
• Ability to prepare ecological reports to a high standard.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and project management abilities.
• Full clean driving licence; willing to undertake fieldwork country-wide.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological field surveys across Ireland.
• Carry out habitat surveys and mapping including Fossitt classification.
• Conduct botanical surveys and vegetation assessments.
• Identify and assess habitats of conservation importance.
• Complete protected species surveys (bats, birds, mammals, amphibians, invasive species).
• Prepare EcIA, Appropriate Assessment screening, NIS, EIAR biodiversity chapters, and PEAs.

Skills

Botanical identification

Fossitt habitat surveys

Irish and European wildlife law

Ecology report writing

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Independent working

Driving licence

Fieldwork willingness

MS Office

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Science/Botany

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ecologist (Full-Time)

Location: Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Hybrid / Field-Based Role

Full-Time

Ecology Team

About Coyle Environmental Ltd

Coyle Environmental Ltd is a highly respected and progressive Environmental Monitoring & Consulting practice based in the west of Ireland. For over 27 years, we have provided professional environmental consultancy and monitoring services to clients nationwide. We have built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovative solutions, client commitment, and delivering high-quality environmental services across a wide variety of sectors.

The Role

Coyle Environmental Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Ecologist to join our growing ecology team on a full-time basis.

This role is ideal for an ecologist with strong field survey experience and a particular interest in botany and habitat assessment. The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of projects including residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, extractive and waste sector developments.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your ecological consultancy career while working alongside experienced environmental professionals across multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological field surveys throughout Ireland.
• Carry out habitat surveys and mapping, including Fossitt habitat classification.
• Conduct botanical surveys and vegetation assessments.
• Identify and assess habitats of conservation importance.
• Complete protected species surveys including bat, bird, mammal, amphibian, and invasive species surveys as required.
• Prepare ecological reports including:
• Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
• Appropriate Assessment Screening Reports
• Natura Impact Statements (NIS)
• Biodiversity Chapters for EIARs
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)
• Complete ecological desk studies and review available ecological datasets.
• Assist with project management and client liaison.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory consultees, and specialist sub-consultants where required.
• Support construction-phase ecological monitoring and compliance.
• Assist with business development and proposal preparation.Work collaboratively with the wider environmental consultancy team.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in ecological consultancy or a related ecological role.
• Excellent botanical identification skills and a strong understanding of Irish flora and habitats.
• Experience undertaking Fossitt habitat surveys and habitat mapping.
• Knowledge of Irish and European wildlife and environmental legislation.
• Experience preparing ecological reports to a high technical standard.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Flexibility to undertake fieldwork throughout Ireland.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to work outside of office hours for survey work including Bat surveys.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with protected species surveys (bats, otter, badger, birds, amphibians, invasive species).
• GIS experience.
• Experience of EcIA, Appropriate Assessment and EIAR processes.
• Membership of CIEEM or a similar professional body.
• Protected species licence survey experience.
• Experience of ecological clerk of works (ECoW) duties.
• Knowledge of restoration ecology, peatland ecology, or invasive species management.
• Safe Pass, Manual Handling and First Aid certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support.
• Mentoring from experienced senior environmental consultants.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across Ireland.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Company social events and wellness initiatives.

Why Join Coyle Environmental?

This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious environmental consultancy where ecology is a core service area. You will work as part of an experienced team delivering high-quality ecological services while developing your technical expertise and professional career.

Coyle Environmental Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.