Location: Dublin City (Southside) - Hybrid
Partnering Consultancy: In partnership with a leading environmental consultancy, Optimize Recruitment

Optimize Recruitment is proud to partner with a highly regarded consultancy to recruit an experienced Ecologist / Environmental Consultant for their expanding team. This position can be based in either Dublin (southside) ecological and environmental projects nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist with 2+ years of experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, contributing to high‑impact work across multiple industry sectors. The role combines fieldwork and desk-based responsibilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary environmental specialists on innovative and sustainability‑focused projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and oversee ecological surveys including habitat classification and surveys for protected/notable species—particularly ornithology.
• Analyse, interpret, and present ecological data using tools such as QGIS.
• Communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors; participate in project meetings.
• Prepare and review ecological reports including:
  • Appropriate Assessments (AA)
  • Natura Impact Statements (NIS)
  • Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
  • Biodiversity chapters for EIARs
  • Species‑specific and other environmental reports
• Mentor and support junior ecologists within the team.
• Assist project managers with the coordination of large‑scale projects.
• Manage smaller projects independently.
• Contribute to proposal development for new and existing clients.

Requirements:

• 2–5 years’ postgraduate experience in ecology or a related discipline.
• Qualification in ecology, environmental science, zoology, earth science, or similar.
• Strong experience in technical report writing (AAs, NIS, EcIAs, EIAR biodiversity chapters).
• Hands-on experience conducting ecological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish wildlife and conservation legislation.
• Strong organisational, time‑management, and project coordination skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• MSc in a relevant field.
• Experience working within an environmental consultancy environment.
• Membership of CIEEM (or eligible for membership).