Senior Ecologist & Team Leader – Ireland

Stantec; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead its expanding Ecology team in Ireland. You will mentor ecologists, shape ecological strategies for infrastructure and development projects, and collaborate with planning, engineering, and environmental colleagues to deliver sustainable outcomes.

You will deliver high-quality ecological assessments across the project lifecycle, from planning through to construction, including EcIA, PEA, NIS, and EIAR chapters, while developing client relationships and

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish ecological legislation, planning processes and EU 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 across projects.
• 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 when required.
• Champion biodiversity and sustainable development; strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline

Full Membership of CIEEM

Chartered Ecologist

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead its expanding Ecology team in Ireland. You will mentor ecologists, shape ecological strategies for infrastructure and development projects, and collaborate with planning, engineering, and environmental colleagues to deliver sustainable outcomes.

You will deliver high-quality ecological assessments across the project lifecycle, from planning through to construction, including EcIA, PEA, NIS, and EIAR chapters, while developing client relationships and