Senior Ecologist: Lead Biodiversity in Ireland Projects

Stantec; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead our ecology team in Ireland. You will deliver high-profile ecological assessments and reports for infrastructure and development projects, shaping ecological strategies across planning, design and construction stages.

You will mentor staff, manage client relationships and contribute to business growth, while ensuring environmentally sustainable outcomes across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex ecological assessments across infrastructure and development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish ecological legislation, planning processes and European environmental directives/case law.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects while guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience participating in oral hearings.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ecological services across a portfolio of projects in Ireland.
• Prepare and review EcIA, PEA, AS, NIS and EIAR chapters.
• Support project scoping, programme management, tender submissions and fee proposals.
• Represent Stantec at stakeholder meetings and hearings when required.
• Mentor and develop junior ecologists and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Ecological knowledge

Education

Ecology/Environmental Science degree

Full Membership of CIEEM

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead our ecology team in Ireland. You will deliver high-profile ecological assessments and reports for infrastructure and development projects, shaping ecological strategies across planning, design and construction stages.

You will mentor staff, manage client relationships and contribute to business growth, while ensuring environmentally sustainable outcomes across Ireland.