Senior Ecologist — Lead & Deliver EcIA & Reports

Stantec; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Senior Ecologist to lead an expanding Environmental Services team in Ireland. You will mentor ecologists, develop ecological strategies, and deliver assessments across infrastructure and development projects from planning through operation.

You will provide expert ecological advice within multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to tendering and project scoping. Chartered Ecologist with strong Irish legislation knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish ecological legislation, planning processes and relevant European environmental directives and case law.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex ecological assessments across infrastructure and development projects.
• Experience participating in oral hearings.
• Full Membership of CIEEM.
• Chartered Ecologist.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while leading multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of ecologists, fostering technical excellence while supporting professional growth.
• Deliver high-quality ecological assessments and technical reports (EcIA, PEA, NIS, EIAR chapters).
• Support project scoping, programme management, tender submissions and fee proposals.
• Represent Stantec at stakeholder meetings and oral hearings where required.
• Champion biodiversity and sustainability to strengthen Stantec's reputation across Ireland.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Oral hearings experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Science

Job description

Stantec seeks a Senior Ecologist to lead an expanding Environmental Services team in Ireland. You will mentor ecologists, develop ecological strategies, and deliver assessments across infrastructure and development projects from planning through operation.

You will provide expert ecological advice within multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to tendering and project scoping. Chartered Ecologist with strong Irish legislation knowledge is essential.