Principal Ecologist

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Professional Development

Flexible work-life balance

Family benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

An Irish consultancy firm is seeking a Principal Ecologist to support its growth in Dublin. The role demands at least 10 years of consultancy experience and offers a vibrant community promoting professional development. Responsibilities include overseeing ecological surveys and environmental reports. Candidates should hold a degree in ecology and be familiar with Irish wildlife legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in environmental consultancy.
• CIEEM or comparable professional body membership is required.
• Experience in ecological consultancy specific to renewable energy or waste management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts and ensure high-quality ecological consultancy services.
• Conduct and supervise ecological surveys.
• Prepare and implement Construction Environmental Management Plans.

Skills

Expert witness experience

Technical report writing

Project management

Knowledge of Irish wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, and Energy and Renewables.

FT offers comprehensive ecology consultancy services covering all key areas including coastal, freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecology.

FT is recruiting a Principal Ecologist to join our team in either the Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth of our business, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

The role is ideally suited to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. It offers exposure to a diverse range of projects the renewable energy, waste management and civil infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of ongoing work, FT provides a clear and structured pathway for career progression.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Overseeing individual contracts to ensure the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy services
• Providing specialist ecological input across a variety of projects
• Planning, conducting and supervising ecological surveys and fieldwork activities
• Preparing and overseeing the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
• Leading the preparation of Appropriate Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental reporting requirements
• Producing high-quality technical reports and project deliverables
• Ensuring quality control across all project outputs, with a focus on detail, accuracy, timely delivery, and continuous improvement within the Ecology Team
• Acting as an expert witness at Oral Hearings when required
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and participating in client and design team meetings as necessary

Skills / Qualifications

Are you the right person for the role?

• A degree in ecology or related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years’ post graduate experience in environmental consultancy
• Member of CIEEM, CIWEM or comparable professional body
• Proven experience serving as an expert witness and participating in oral hearings
• In-depth knowledge of Irish wildlife and conservation legislation
• Strong technical report writing capabilities
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and overseeing the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills

Why Join FT?

• Continuous Professional Development: We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year.
• Employee Experience: When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs.
• Family Benefits: We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times.
• Work Life Balance: At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

FT ensures expertise from our team of planners, engineers, policy analysts and environmental scientists who are committed to provide solutions for our clients in the private industry. FT’s team with combined engineering and scientific skills in a unified approach achieves the right environmental balance for our clients in the design and construction of the engineered environment.

To apply, please contact us at [e-mail].