Senior Ecologist & Team Lead – Ireland Infrastructure

Stantec; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec in Ireland is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead our ecology team within the Environmental Services group. You will deliver complex ecological assessments for infrastructure and development projects, mentor ecologists, and strengthen client relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

You will guide ecological strategies, ensure compliance with Irish legislation, and contribute to business growth and high environmental standards across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish ecological legislation, planning processes and relevant European directives and case law.
• 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 across projects in Ireland.
• Deliver high-quality ecological assessments and technical reports (EcIA, PEA, NIS, EIAR chapters).
• Provide expert ecological advice throughout the project lifecycle and engage with stakeholders.
• Represent Stantec at stakeholder meetings and oral hearings where required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Communication

Education

Ecology or Environmental Science degree

Job description

Stantec in Ireland is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead our ecology team within the Environmental Services group. You will deliver complex ecological assessments for infrastructure and development projects, mentor ecologists, and strengthen client relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

You will guide ecological strategies, ensure compliance with Irish legislation, and contribute to business growth and high environmental standards across Ireland.