Ecologist: Field & Desk Specialist (Hybrid, Ireland)

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

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.