Senior Ecologist & Technical Lead

Waterjobsuk; Cork, Dublin, Carlow; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join its Ecology team in Ireland, with locations in Cork, Dublin or Carlow. The role delivers specialist ecological services across renewable energy, waste management and civil infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in environmental consultancy, a degree in Ecology, and membership of CIEEM/CIWEM, plus strong report-writing and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' post-graduate experience in environmental consultancy.
• Membership of CIEEM, CIWEM or equivalent.
• Proven experience preparing and overseeing CEMPs.
• Experience with AA, EcIA and EIAR biodiversity reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish wildlife and conservation legislation.
• Experience as expert witness and in Oral Hearings.
• Excellent technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Strong project management and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ecological contracts within budgets and programmes.
• Provide specialist ecological input across multidisciplinary projects.
• Plan, undertake and supervise ecological surveys and fieldwork.
• Prepare and oversee CEMPs implementation.
• Lead assessments (AA, EcIA, EIAR biodiversity chapters).
• Produce and review high-quality technical reports and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control and timely project delivery.
• Support continuous ecology team development.
• Act as expert witness at Oral Hearings when required.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and attend meetings with design teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners and other environmental specialists.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Technical report writing

Expert witness

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join its Ecology team in Ireland, with locations in Cork, Dublin or Carlow. The role delivers specialist ecological services across renewable energy, waste management and civil infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in environmental consultancy, a degree in Ecology, and membership of CIEEM/CIWEM, plus strong report-writing and client-relations skills.