Principal Ecologist — Lead Projects & Hybrid Work

Fehily Timoney and Company; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD days

CPD Accredited Employer

Complimentary parking

Health & wellbeing contribution

Job summary

Fehily Timoney and Company in Ireland is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead our Ecology team across Cork, Dublin or Carlow. The role focuses on delivering high-quality ecological consultancy, managing contracts and supervising field surveys within renewable energy, infrastructure and environmental projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of post-graduate experience, membership in CIEEM or CIWEM, and a track record as an expert witness.

Qualifications

• A degree in ecology or related discipline.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Ecology expertise

Environmental consultancy

Project leadership

CIEEM member

Expert witness

Education

Degree in ecology

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company in Ireland is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead our Ecology team across Cork, Dublin or Carlow. The role focuses on delivering high-quality ecological consultancy, managing contracts and supervising field surveys within renewable energy, infrastructure and environmental projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of post-graduate experience, membership in CIEEM or CIWEM, and a track record as an expert witness.