Ecologist Consultant

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our growing Nature Services Team in Naas and support the delivery of a wide range of engaging ecological projects within a collaborative and supportive technical environment. Working closely with our sister office in Belfast, you’ll contribute to a diverse range of project types including nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy developments, utility refurbishment schemes, and large Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) projects.

You will work alongside inter‑disciplinary specialists including Biodiversity Net Gain and Natural Capital practitioners, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists and geotechnical experts. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive environment, so even if you do not meet every part of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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• Planning and undertaking ecology surveys, including forensic habitat surveys and protected species surveys (e.g., badger, otter, bat, smooth newt).
  
• Assisting in the preparation of tenders and ecological deliverables such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessment reports.
  
• Supporting client liaison and day‑to‑day project coordination.
  
• Engaging in consultation with regulators and stakeholders.
  
• Contributing to a positive, enthusiastic and supportive team culture.
  
• Attending regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
  
• Using a generous professional development budget to pursue in‑house and external training.
  

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• A relevant academic qualification and/or practical experience in ecology or a related discipline.
  
• Experience across a range of Irish habitats, ideally with exposure to protected species licensing or derogation licence applications through the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
  
• Experience contributing to Ecological Impact Assessment and drafting EIAR content.
  
• An understanding of the Appropriate Assessment process.
  
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, solution‑focused approach to project delivery.
  

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. We offer a hybrid working policy, inclusivity and belonging, health & wellbeing support, flexible time arrangements, and a commitment to professional development.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people, and we invite you to join our close‑knit community of talented individuals.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. xcfaprz As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.