Senior Ecologist: Biodiversity & Project Delivery Lead

Tetra Tech Europe; Sligo; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Ecology Team across Ireland. The role focuses on leading ecological survey, desk studies, and reporting for development and infrastructure projects, with specialist areas such as bats, freshwater ecology, large mammals or invasive species.

Proficiency in GIS and strong knowledge of Irish/European legislation are essential. The position offers hybrid working, project diversity across multiple offices, and travel for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Ecology with experience in ecological consultancy or related biodiversity role.
• Strong field survey experience, particularly habitat mapping and botanical surveys.
• Experience in at least one specialist ecological survey area and GIS data capture.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological survey, desk study, analysis, assessment and reporting across projects.
• Manage progression and delivery of ecology advice for development and infrastructure.
• Lead habitat mapping, botanical surveys and specialist ecological surveys.
• Support client management, project coordination, scopes and fee proposals.
• Prepare high-quality reports and assessments with regulatory understanding.

Skills

Habitat mapping

Botanical surveys

GIS analysis

Ecology consultancy

Education

Honours Degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Ecology Team across Ireland. The role focuses on leading ecological survey, desk studies, and reporting for development and infrastructure projects, with specialist areas such as bats, freshwater ecology, large mammals or invasive species.

Proficiency in GIS and strong knowledge of Irish/European legislation are essential. The position offers hybrid working, project diversity across multiple offices, and travel for fieldwork.