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Senior / Principal Ecologist

Location: Ireland

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Job Ref: 1317169

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ecologist to join a respected environmental consultancy delivering high-quality ecological services across Ireland.

This role offers flexibility in location, with options to be based in Cork, Dublin, Carlow, or to work remotely.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage ecological contracts to ensure high-quality service delivery
  • Provide specialist ecological input across multidisciplinary projects
  • Plan and oversee ecological surveys and fieldwork
  • Prepare and implement Construction Environmental Management Plans
  • Deliver Appropriate Assessments, EcIAs, and EIAR Biodiversity Chapters
  • Produce technical reports to a high professional standard
  • Act as an expert witness where required
  • Maintain and develop client relationships
Candidate Requirements:
  • Degree in Ecology or a related discipline
  • Minimum of seven years’ relevant consultancy experience
  • Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. CIEEM, CIWEM)
  • Strong working knowledge of Irish environmental legislation
  • Proven experience in ecological assessment and reporting
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Full, clean driving licence 
Contact maeve.curran@allsite.ie