Senior Aquatic Ecologist – Freshwater Fisheries Lead

Arup; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth & Development

Global Opportunities

Financial Well-being & Ownership

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Aquatic Ecologist to lead freshwater ecology work across Ireland and internationally. You will manage baseline studies, deliver EcIA, AA, EIAR and WFD assessments, and provide expert guidance on river habitats and protected sites.

You will mentor junior staff and shape aquatic ecology practice within the team. You will collaborate with infrastructure, transport, energy and water projects, ensuring outputs meet high technical standards, comply with legislation, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Freshwater Biology, Fisheries Biology, Zoology, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation.
• Experience delivering freshwater ecology assessments for infrastructure projects.
• Strong report writing and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead freshwater ecology inputs to assessments, planning applications and major infra projects, ownership of workstreams.
• Undertake and review EcIA, AA, Natura Impact Statements, EIAR, WFD assessments and biodiversity measures.
• Provide specialist advice on river ecology, fish passage, habitats, macroinvertebrates and protected sites.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, support project management and resourcing.
• Prepare and review technical reports for clients and regulators; engage with authorities.
• Mentor junior ecologists and share knowledge within Arup's ecology network.

Skills

Freshwater ecology

Legislation knowledge

Project management

Mobility

GIS proficiency

CEcol / CEnv

Education

Degree in Ecology or related

MSc or equivalent preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Aquatic Ecologist to lead freshwater ecology work across Ireland and internationally. You will manage baseline studies, deliver EcIA, AA, EIAR and WFD assessments, and provide expert guidance on river habitats and protected sites.

You will mentor junior staff and shape aquatic ecology practice within the team. You will collaborate with infrastructure, transport, energy and water projects, ensuring outputs meet high technical standards, comply with legislation, and