Job - Experienced Ecologist - Environmental Consultant – Dublin / Cork

We are looking for an experienced ecologist to join our team in either our Dublin or Cork office.

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 role is suited to candidates with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience.

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.
Mentoring and coaching junior team members
Supporting project managers to manage large projects
Project management smaller 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.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter to careers@mores.ieor use the link to apply directly.

Experienced Ecologist - Environmental Consultant – Dublin / Cork

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