Ayesa County Dublin, Ireland Senior Ecologist Hybrid
Company Description
Lead the Future of Sustainable Infrastructure
At Ayesa, we design and deliver complex infrastructure solutions that respect, protect, and enhance the natural environment. We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Ecologist to play a key role in the delivery of environmental services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and utility projects.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of infrastructure in Ireland—supporting national development goals while protecting ecologically sensitive areas. If you're an ambitious ecologist ready to take the next step, lead teams, and influence major public infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.
Position
What You\'ll Do
* Project & Technical Leadership
* Deliver and oversee ecological services including EcIA, NIS, EIA, and planning application support
* Manage end-to-end environmental inputs for infrastructure projects, from feasibility through to construction
* Coordinate baseline studies, constraints mapping, and impact assessments
* Author and review Natura Impact Statements (NIS) and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs)
* Design practical, achievable mitigation measures to reduce environmental risks
* Lead and mentor ecology teams and sub-consultants
* Support and develop junior team members, promoting a culture of professional growth
* Ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards within deadlines and budgets
* Build and manage strong relationships with clients and stakeholders including Irish Water, OPW, and regulatory agencies
* Strategic Development
* Contribute to business development through tender submissions, pricing, and estimating
* Champion best practices in ecology, planning, and environmental legislation
* Ensure KPI tracking, quality assurance, and compliance across project life cycles
Requirements
What You Bring
* Qualifications & Credentials
* • Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field (Level 8 minimum; Level 9 preferred)
* • Minimum 10 years\' post-graduate experience, with at least 5 years in consultancy
* • Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM or equivalent) is highly desirable
* • Full Class B driving licence required
* • Proven record in managing environmental inputs to public infrastructure projects in Ireland
* • Expertise in flood defence and water infrastructure schemes highly desirable
* • Strong working knowledge of Irish and European environmental and planning legislation
* • Experience with GIS tools and data management in ecological assessments
* • Confident in client liaison, regulatory interaction, and stakeholder engagement
* • Familiarity with contract types including FIDIC and Public Works Contracts
Other information
What’s in It for You
* Competitive Salary & Performance-Based Bonuses
* Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)
* Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)
* Professional Development and Chartership Support
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
* Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service
We’re Inclusive by Design
Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.
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