Project Ecologist
Core
Deliver medium and large ecology projects including survey design, fieldwork, assessment, reporting, and client advice for developments like solar, wind, and public infrastructure.
Role type
Mid-level IC project ecologist
Builds
Ecological reports (EcIAs, Appropriate Assessment, PEAs), survey data, and mitigation plans
Domain
Environmental consultancy / Ecology / Renewable energy and infrastructure
Required skills
Ecological survey design and execution, report writing (EcIAs, Appropriate Assessment), project management, budget management, mentoring junior staff, client communication, knowledge of Irish and EU nature-conservation legislation
Preferred skills
CIEEM membership, experience with large complex multidisciplinary projects, technical specialism in specific ecological areas
Technologies
GIS, survey equipment, reporting software
Responsibilities
Manage ecology projects from scoping to completion, plan and undertake ecological surveys, prepare comprehensive review-ready reports, review work by junior colleagues, act as primary client contact, manage project programmes and budget, mentor junior colleagues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with project leadership potential