Senior 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 delivers ecology consultancy services to both public and private sector clients. Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy projects (both onshore and offshore), residential and commercial developments, large-scale infrastructure such as roads and greenways, and electrical infrastructure

.
FT is seeking to recruit a Senior Ecologist who will join our Ecology team in either the Cork, Dublin or Carlow office

s.
This role is ideal for candidates with a minimum of seven years’ experience. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects across the renewable energy, circular economy, and civil infrastructure sectors. With a wide variety of ongoing projects, FT offers a clear and supported pathway for career progressi

on.
What would my main responsibilities be in this r

• ole?Managing individual contracts to ensure the delivery of high quality ecological consultancy serv
• icesProviding specialist ecological advice across a variety of proj
• ectsPlanning, conducting and overseeing site ecological surveys and field
• workPreparing and supervising the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CE
• MPs)Conducting Appropriate Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and other environmental rep
• ortsWriting detailed technical reports and other project delivera
• blesEnsuring quality control with a strong focus on accuracy, timelines, and continuous improvement of the Ecology team’s ou
• tputActing as expert witness during Oral Hear
• ingsBuilding and maintaining strong client relationships and participating in meetings with clients and design teams as ne

eded
Are you the right person for the

• role?Degree in ecology or related disci
• plineAt least seven years of post-graduate experience in environmental consul
• tancyMember of CIEEM, CIWEM or comparable professional
• bodyExperienced in participating in oral hearing process and serving as an expert wi
• tnessComprehensive knowledge of Irish wildlife and conservation legisl
• ationStrong technical report writing s
• killsProven experience in preparing and overseeing the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (C
• EMPs)Experienced in collaborating within multi-disciplinary
• teamsExcellent communication, organisational and project management s
• killsHolds a full, clean driver’s li

cence
Is FT the right fit fo

r you?Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? Reach out to us at careers@ftco.ie today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon re

ceipt.
Why J

oin FT?Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that fe

atures:
Continuous Professional Dev

elopmentWe’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 s

tandard.
Employee E

xperienceWhen 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

InclusionIn 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.
Fami

ly BenefitsWe 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 bab

y.
FinancialFT 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 offic

es.
WellbeingWe 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 f

irst aid team.
Wo

rk Life BalanceAt 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.