Senior Ecologist: Field & Project Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel across Ireland

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecology advice and assessments across Ireland. The role focuses on habitat mapping, botanical surveys, and delivering EIAR, EcIA and related assessments for development and infrastructure projects. Strong GIS usage and regulatory knowledge are essential.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate surveys, and contribute to biodiversity strategy and consent processes across multiple locations in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ecological surveys, including habitat mapping and botanical surveys.
• Experience preparing EIAR, EcIA, and other assessments is desirable.
• Familiarity with Irish and European ecology-related legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological survey, desk study, analysis, assessment, and reporting from inception to consenting.
• Manage multiple projects, prepare scopes and fee proposals, and advise clients on ecological risks.
• Deliver technically robust reports and assessments to supporting biodiversity objectives.
• Support survey planning and data capture with GIS tools.

Skills

Field survey experience

Habitat mapping

Botanical surveys

GIS skills

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Honours Degree in Ecology

MSc in a relevant biological or environmental subject

Tools

Fieldmaps

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecology advice and assessments across Ireland. The role focuses on habitat mapping, botanical surveys, and delivering EIAR, EcIA and related assessments for development and infrastructure projects. Strong GIS usage and regulatory knowledge are essential.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate surveys, and contribute to biodiversity strategy and consent processes across multiple locations in Ireland.