Project Ecologist - Lead Complex Ecology Projects (Hybrid)

MKO; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Pension and life assurance

Paid professional membership

Employee wellbeing supports

Sports and social programme

Job summary

MKO is seeking a Project Ecologist in Galway to lead medium to large ecology projects with support from Senior Leads. You will plan workloads, prepare reports, and mentor junior colleagues while coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team on projects including solar and wind developments, habitat management, and biodiversity research.

You will contribute across the project lifecycle, from field surveys to assessment and client advice, with construction-stage monitoring through our ECoW team.

Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in ecology, botany, zoology, natural sciences or related discipline.
• Typically 4+ years post-graduate experience, capable of operating at project level.
• Broad ecological survey and reporting experience including habitat and mammal surveys.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecology projects from scoping through completion and client advice.
• Plan and undertake ecological surveys in line with project requirements.
• Prepare review-ready ecological reports (EcIA, Appropriate Assessment, PEAs, etc.).
• Review junior colleagues' work for accuracy and standards.
• Act as primary day-to-day client contact for small to large projects.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Project management

Report writing

Client communication

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Team mentoring

Education

Third level ecology degree

Job description

MKO is seeking a Project Ecologist in Galway to lead medium to large ecology projects with support from Senior Leads. You will plan workloads, prepare reports, and mentor junior colleagues while coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team on projects including solar and wind developments, habitat management, and biodiversity research.

You will contribute across the project lifecycle, from field surveys to assessment and client advice, with construction-stage monitoring through our ECoW team.