Principal/Associate Ecologist - Lead Biodiversity Projects

Ramboll; Swords; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank‑hols

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life risk

Job summary

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland is seeking a Principal/Associate Ecologist to join the Terrestrial Ecology Department within the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Line. You will work on projects ranging from transport infrastructure to renewable energy and data centre developments, delivering expertise across the environmental consultancy portfolio.

You will join a dynamic team, contribute to project delivery, develop your skills, and benefit from Ramboll’s supportive culture,

Qualifications

• Proficient in ecology field surveys and reports.
• Experience with environmental impact assessments and ecological mitigation.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation in Ireland/NI.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecology projects for large-scale transport and development schemes.
• Act as main point of contact with clients, managers, and sub-consultants.
• Plan and conduct ecological surveys and prepare high-quality reports (habitat and species).
• Deliver ecological mitigation design and liaise with regulators and planning authorities.
• Supervise junior ecologists and manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

ArcGIS

Field survey techniques

Written & spoken English

Ecology licences (bats)

Driving licence

Education

BSc in Ecology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Field survey equipment

Job description

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland is seeking a Principal/Associate Ecologist to join the Terrestrial Ecology Department within the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Line. You will work on projects ranging from transport infrastructure to renewable energy and data centre developments, delivering expertise across the environmental consultancy portfolio.

You will join a dynamic team, contribute to project delivery, develop your skills, and benefit from Ramboll’s supportive culture,