Senior Project Ecologist

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland's largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, and Energy and Renewables. FT is looking to recruit a Senior Project Ecologist who will work as an integral member of the Energy and Planning team in the Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The position will suit candidates with a minimum of five years of experience. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of areas within the renewable energy, circular economy, environment and sustainable infrastructure sectors as FT have a broad spectrum of ongoing projects and can offer the successful candidate a clear pathway for career progression. FT's Responsibilities What would my main responsibilities be in this role? Managing individual contracts to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services Providing expert ecological input for a range of projects Planning, conducting and supervising the execution of site ecological surveys and fieldwork Preparing and monitoring of the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans Undertaking Appropriate Assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental reporting requirements Writing of technical reports and other deliverables Managing quality including attention to detail and accuracy, delivery of contracts on time and to the highest possible standards, and continue to strive to improve the quality of work produced by the Ecology Team Providing expert witness at Oral Hearings Developing excellent relationships with clients and attending meetings with clients and design teams when necessary Skills / Qualifications Am I the right person for the role? A degree in ecology or related subject A minimum of five years post graduate experience Consultancy experience is desirable Member of CIEEM, CIWEM or equivalent professional body Detailed knowledge of wildlife and conservation legislation within Ireland Excellent technical report writing skills Experience in preparing Appropriate Assessments and Ecological Impact Assessments Experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills A full, clean driving licence Is FT the right fit for you? Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? Reach out to us at today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt. Why Join FT? Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features : Continuous Professional Development We're passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT's commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard. Employee Experience When you join FT, you're becoming part of a vibrant community - not just a workplace - where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion In FT, we don't just talk about equality-we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices. Family Benefits We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life's joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That's why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby. Financial FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices. Wellbeing We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs - recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone. Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team. Work Life Balance At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That's why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees' wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year. Back to Career Opportunities To start the process click the Continue to Application below.