Senior Ecologist & Project Lead – Biodiversity

Ramboll; Dublin; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland is seeking a Principal/Associate Ecologist to join our Terrestrial Ecology Department within the Environment and Health division. You will work on transport, commercial and renewable energy projects, delivering high-quality ecological studies and supervising junior ecologists.

The role combines project leadership, client liaison, survey planning and reporting, with opportunities for business development in a collaborative, flexible culture that values a

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with field surveys and environmental data capture.
• Strong written and verbal English communication in professional settings.
• Hold protected species survey licences (ideally bats) and development licences.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecology projects on large-scale developments with team support.
• Be the main contact for Ramboll project managers, clients, and sub-consultants in Ireland.
• Plan and conduct ecological surveys and produce high-quality reports (habitat and species).
• Deliver ecological mitigation designs and liaise with regulators and planning authorities.
• Lead budget and schedule, review reports and supervise junior ecologists.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

ArcGIS

Field surveys

Communication

Driving licence

Education

CEnv or CEcol (preferred)

Job description

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland is seeking a Principal/Associate Ecologist to join our Terrestrial Ecology Department within the Environment and Health division. You will work on transport, commercial and renewable energy projects, delivering high-quality ecological studies and supervising junior ecologists.

The role combines project leadership, client liaison, survey planning and reporting, with opportunities for business development in a collaborative, flexible culture that values a