Contact Ciaran Hall the consultant managing this role.
ATG are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Ecologist to join our growing team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile and ecologically significant projects across Ireland.
The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in ecological survey work, ecological impact assessment, and habitat management, with the ability to manage projects independently and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management: Lead and coordinate ecological inputs on a range of projects including planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and Appropriate Assessments (AA).
* Fieldwork & Surveys: Plan and conduct ecological surveys including habitat surveys (e.g., Phase I, Fossitt), protected species surveys (e.g., bats, badgers, birds, amphibians), and ecological monitoring.
* Reporting & Assessment: Prepare high-quality technical reports including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Natura Impact Statements (NIS), Habitats Directive Screening Reports, and Biodiversity Chapters for EIARs.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies (e.g., NPWS, EPA), and other stakeholders as required.
* GIS & Mapping: Work with GIS specialists or use GIS tools to analyse and present ecological data spatially.
* Team Support: Mentor junior staff, assist with training, and support the broader ecology and environmental planning team.
Requirements Essential:
* Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany, or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in ecological consultancy or conservation work.
* Strong understanding of Irish and EU environmental legislation, including the Habitats and Birds Directives.
* Proven experience in preparing ecological assessments and reports for planning.
* Proficiency in conducting fieldwork and ecological surveys.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Full clean driving licence (essential for site visits across Ireland).
* Postgraduate qualification in Ecology or a related field.
* Membership of CIEEM or eligibility for membership.
* Protected species licences (e.g., bat licence from NPWS).
* Experience with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).
* Knowledge of Irish habitats and flora/fauna identification skills.
* Experience with Biodiversity Net Gain or Ecosystem Services assessments.
Apply for this Job...
Upload Documents
Upload Type
CV Documents
File
Account Information
Forename:*
Surname:*
Email:*
Password: *
Contact Number:*
Additional Information optional
Please tick here to receive email alerts with jobs like this one when they become available.
ATG are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Environmental Consultant to join a growing environmental team in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience supporting a range of environmental asse...
Salary: Competitive Sector: Ecology and Environmental Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Cork
ATG are seeking a proactive and experienced Environmental Consultant to join a team in Dublin. The successful candidate will provide expert environmental advice and support to clients across a range of sectors, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, delivering sustai...
Salary: Competitive Sector: Ecology and Environmental Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Dublin
ATG are seeking a dedicated and experienced Ecologist to join a growing team in Galway. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting ecological surveys, preparing environmental reports, supporting planning applications, and contributing to biodiversity and conserva...
Salary: Competitive Sector: Ecology and Environmental Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Galway
ATG are working with a leading multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong presence across Ireland and the UK. With offices in both Dublin and Cork, they deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across sectors including infrastructure, energy, pr...
Salary: Competitive Sector: Geotechnical, Ecology and Environmental Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Dublin/Cork
ATG are working with a leading environmental and engineering consultancy with offices across Ireland and a growing portfolio of public and private sector clients. Their multidisciplinary team is involved in projects across infrastructure, energy, contaminated land, brownfield reg...
Salary: Competitive Sector: Ecology and Environmental Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Various Locations
#J-18808-Ljbffr