Ecologist, Dublin Pike

Ecologist Needed We are looking for an ecologist to join our team in one of our offices - Dublin/Tullamore/Cork

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of ecological projects and to collaborate with other environmental science disciplines. This role offers a mix of field and desk-based work on highly innovative projects for our clients across a range of industry sectors.

This full-time position offers hybrid working and will require working outside normal working hours (for survey work) and travel, sometimes overnighting, around Ireland.

The successful candidate will contribute to impactful projects across multiple industries, helping clients meet environmental obligations while promoting sustainable practices.

If you apply for the role, please include a cover letter and CV.

Main Responsibilities

Planning, conducting and overseeing ecological surveys, including (but not limited to) habitat classification and surveying protected and notable species, particularly ornithology.

Field data analysis, interpretation and presentation, use of QGIS.

Communication with clients and subcontractors, attending project meetings.

Preparation and review of reports including Appropriate Assessments (AA), Natura Impact Statements (NIS), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) chapters, species-specific reports and other environmental reports.

Supporting project managers to manage large projects

Drafting proposals for new projects and new clients

About You

Two to five years of postgraduate experience

Suitable qualification in ecology, earth science, environmental science, zoology or a similar discipline

Proven experience in technical report writing, such as AAs, NISs, EcIAs and Biodiversity Chapters of EIARs

Experience in ecological surveying, including habitat evaluations and protected / notable species surveys

Comprehensive knowledge of Irish wildlife and conservation legislation

Strong technical report writing

Strong time-management, organisational and project management skills

Willing to work within own team to achieve common objectives and support other teams where needed

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Full clean driver's licence

Eligible to work in Ireland

Desired Experience and Qualifications

MSc.

Experience within an environmental consultancy firm

Member of CIEEM

About Us At Malone O'Regan Environmental, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable environmental services. Our team works on a diverse range of projects, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do. We work on large-scale infrastructure projects, including all stages of Design, Planning, Environmental Impact Assessments and reports, Planning Applications and consents, industrial Licensing, and ongoing Environmental Monitoring and Support.

We are a successful, growing environmental consultancy that serves the Irish market, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Tullamore. We work on exciting, cutting-edge projects, among the country's most significant development projects, across a diverse range of industries and clients. Our reputation for excellence in technical competence, design strength, and client service comes from over 25 years of operating at the cutting edge of environmental services, delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Our environmental services include planning, licensing, sustainability, acoustics, biodiversity, air, odour, hydrogeology, contaminated land, environmental monitoring, and waste management.

We have many large, high-profile clients in the private and public sectors, including those in renewable energy, food and drink, housing developments, quarries, building materials, waste management and pharmaceuticals.

You will be joining a friendly team with top-class expertise in its field.

What We Offer The opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in an inclusive and collaborative environment. We are not a massive multinational, so everyone has a voice; their opinion counts.

Due to our consistent success in delivering excellent service to clients, we continue to grow, giving plenty of opportunities for professional development and career advancement. We aim to recruit and develop the best talent.

We offer competitive compensation packages and benefits that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, the benefits of this role include:

Professional membership fees

Company contributory pension scheme

Health and Wellness Benefit

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid Working

Training and Continuous Professional Development Support

Social Events

Study Sponsorship Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Malone O'Regan Environmental is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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