CareerPlan

Field Ornithologist

FieldFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conducting ornithological surveys across diverse habitats to inform project design, identify environmental constraints, and support impact assessments for wind, solar, transport, and residential developments.

Role type

Field Ornithologist

Builds

Environmental impact assessments and project design data for energy and infrastructure clients

Domain

Ecology / Renewable Energy / Infrastructure

Required skills

Bird identification, field surveying, data collection, GIS, report writing, independent fieldwork, driving

Preferred skills

Ecology or Zoology degree, knowledge of Irish bird species, digital dataset management

Responsibilities

Undertake surveys across various habitats, collect and analyze data, work with regional survey teams, travel to remote locations, conduct dawn and dusk surveys

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC