Senior Ecologist & Project Lead - Ireland

Stantec; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Ireland to lead a growing ecology team on multidisciplinary infrastructure and development projects. You will shape ecological strategies, deliver high-quality assessments and reports, and mentor junior ecologists while building strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with planning, engineering and environmental experts, contribute to tender submissions and fee proposals, and play a key role in stakeholder engagements to advance biodiversity and

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a 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.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects while leading multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological assessments and technical reports across infrastructure projects, including EcIA, PEA, NIS and EIAR chapters.
• Shape ecological strategies to support sustainable development across Ireland.
• Mentor colleagues, strengthen client relationships and drive growth of Stantec's ecology capability.
• Represent Stantec at stakeholder meetings and oral hearings where required.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Team mentoring

Project management

Education

Ecology or Environmental Science degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Ireland to lead a growing ecology team on multidisciplinary infrastructure and development projects. You will shape ecological strategies, deliver high-quality assessments and reports, and mentor junior ecologists while building strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with planning, engineering and environmental experts, contribute to tender submissions and fee proposals, and play a key role in stakeholder engagements to advance biodiversity and