Job Details
Ecologist / Environmental Consultant
- ID
- 15206
- Location
- Ireland
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Contact
- Regina Carroll
Ecologist / Environmental Consultant
Our client is an Irish-owned environmental consultancy and accredited testing facility.
Passionate about applying science to deliver integrated, practical, and sustainable environmental solutions for clients across the ecological, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist with 5 -7 years of post-qualification experience to work on a broad range of terrestrial ecology projects across Ireland, contributing to high-quality survey work, data analysis, reporting, and project delivery
In this role you will:
- Conduct a wide range of field surveys including:
- Bat activity surveys
- Breeding bird surveys
- Water quality surveys
- Prepare clear, high-quality ecological reports, including baseline reports, screening and Appropriate Assessment reports.
- Carry out data analysis, mapping and interpretation using tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
- Contribute to project planning, timelines, and tracking of deliverables.
- Help maintain and calibrate ecological field equipment and manage field logistics.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ post-graduate experience working in ecological consultancy or a similar field.
- Experience conducting and reporting on a variety of ecological surveys (e.g. habitat, mammal, bird, and bat).
- Familiarity with Irish and EU wildlife legislation and ecological survey guidelines.
- Proven ability to write detailed, accurate, and well-structured reports.
- Experience using QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar GIS tools.
- Familiarity with AA screening and Natura Impact Statement preparation.
- Experience working on planning and infrastructure projects.
- For further information on this role in please contact on Regina Carroll on 086 0100 903 or jobs@hero.ie
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