Senior Ecologist - Hybrid (Cork)

HireHive; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional membership fees

Company contributory pension scheme

Health and Wellness Benefit

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid Working

Training and CPD Support

Social Events

Study Sponsorship Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Malone O'Regan Environmental is seeking an Experienced Ecologist to join our Cork team. The role combines field and desk-based work on diverse projects across multiple sectors and requires 3–5 years postgrad experience and appropriate ecology qualifications.

You will conduct ecological surveys, analyze data with QGIS, and contribute to technical reports such as AA, EcIA and EIAR Biodiversity chapters. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of postgraduate experience.
• Suitable qualification in ecology or a related discipline.
• Proven report-writing experience (AA, EcIA, EIAR Biodiversity Chapters).
• Irish wildlife knowledge and conservation legislation understanding.
• Full clean driver’s licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and oversee ecological surveys including habitat and species surveys.
• Data analysis and presentation using QGIS.
• Client and subcontractor communication and project meetings.
• Prepare and peer-review reports (AA, EcIA, EIAR biodiversity chapters).
• Mentor junior team members and manage projects.
• Prepare proposals.

Skills

Postgraduate experience

MS Office/365 proficiency

Education

MSc in Ecology

CIEEM membership

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Malone O'Regan Environmental is seeking an Experienced Ecologist to join our Cork team. The role combines field and desk-based work on diverse projects across multiple sectors and requires 3–5 years postgrad experience and appropriate ecology qualifications.

You will conduct ecological surveys, analyze data with QGIS, and contribute to technical reports such as AA, EcIA and EIAR Biodiversity chapters. Hybrid working is offered.