Senior Ecologist – Infrastructure & Environment Projects

Job title: Senior Ecologist – Infrastructure & Environment Projects

Company: Optimize Recruitment


Job description: Senior Ecologist – Infrastructure & Environment Projects
Location: Flexible (Hybrid) / Dublin NorthJoin a dynamic Environment team working on high-impact infrastructure projects across Ireland in sectors like water, energy, and transport. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced ecologist to lead and contribute to diverse environmental projects alongside engineers and scientists.What is required:

• Degree in Ecology or related field
• Chartered or working towards chartered status (e.g. CIEEM)
• Strong consultancy experience and technical reporting skills
• In-depth knowledge of Irish ecological legislation and planning
• GIS skills (QGIS, ArcGIS, or MapInfo) desirable
• Full clean driver’s licence

What is it you will do:

• Lead ecological input on infrastructure projects
• Manage and deliver EcIA, PEA, EIAR biodiversity chapters, and Appropriate Assessments
• Conduct and coordinate field surveys (habitat, botany, ornithology, mammals, bats)
• Mentor junior ecologists and liaise with clients and stakeholders
• Support project and budget management

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Senior Ecologist – Infrastructure & Environment Projects position and similar opportunities contact: Eoin 056-7786631 / 087 0505417 or [email protected]Eoin is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request).Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.Job Ref Number: OR-13214www.optimizerecruitment.ie#ORjobs

Expected salary:

Location: Dublin

Job date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:34:59 GMT

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