Senior Ecologist

Stantec; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Flexibility to work from various locations in Ireland

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Galway is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological surveys and assessments for infrastructure projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff and providing expert advice across project phases. Candidates should possess strong ecological assessment skills and a solid background in environmental legislation. Join a supportive team and access excellent professional growth opportunities within a company committed to biodiversity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experienced ecology professional with a strong background in ecological assessment and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience delivering complex ecological projects and engaging effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Mentor junior ecologists and support team development.
• Provide expert ecological advice during project phases.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake site visits and oversee subcontractors.
• Support project scoping, programming, and fee proposals.

Skills

Ecological assessment

Environmental legislation knowledge

Team mentoring

Report writing

Client engagement

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a talented Senior Ecologist with a passion for delivering high-quality environmental projects? We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Ecologist to join our growing ecology team at Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec. You will play a key role in leading ecological inputs across a wide range of infrastructure and development projects, with excellent opportunities to develop your career both technically and professionally.

Your Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering ecological surveys, impact assessments, and reporting (including EcIA, AA Screening, NIS, and EIAR inputs).
• Mentoring junior ecologists and supporting team development.
• Providing expert ecological advice during project design, construction, and operation phases.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Undertaking site visits, field surveys, and overseeing subcontractors as required.
• Supporting project scoping, programming, tender inputs, and fee proposals.

About You

You are an experienced ecology professional with a strong background in ecological assessment and environmental legislation in Ireland, including the Habitats and Birds Directives. You have proven experience delivering complex ecological projects, managing workloads, and engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders. With excellent report-writing, organisational, and leadership skills, you are comfortable working independently while contributing to multidisciplinary teams. You are passionate about biodiversity, sustainability, and delivering high-quality environmental outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to excellent professional growth, training, and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Flexibility to be based in our Dublin, Galway, Cork, or Castlebar offices.
• The opportunity to work on impactful projects that are making a real difference across Ireland.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now to join our dynamic team and help us build a better future.

About Stantec

Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, is a great career move. Based in Dublin, Galway, Castlebar and Cork, we are actively recruiting for team players with experience in areas including water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management and administration. You’ll be working for a dynamic company with an excellent reputation in the industry. Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, offers a great working environment amongst friendly professionals with an emphasis on teamwork. It’s a company where your ideas and opinions will be valued and your efforts recognised and rewarded. We have been awarded the silver Investors in Diversity accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity for our commitment to quality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.