Senior Field Ecologist

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced senior field ecologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be looking to further their career and gain invaluable experience across a wide range of projects.

You will be responsible for managing large-scale ecological survey programs across Ireland. You will ensure efficient project delivery, and perform complex data analysis, including GIS usage. You will also prepare specialist ecological reports and provide technical advice to address project-related risks and concern.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural science, or related biological discipline (postgraduate degree desirable)
• 5-7 years' experience in environmental consultancy or similar
• Previous consultancy experience
• Previous experience in mentoring and coaching junior staff
  
• Full or eligible for full membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
• Strong knowledge of ecological legislation
• Experience in habitat and species survey design and implementation
  
• Proven track record managing EcIA and AA for large projects
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills
• Excellent report writing skills and proven project management abilities

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

• Competitive salary

• Performance-related bonus

• Pension scheme with matching contributions

• Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit

• Work from abroad

• Flexible working hours

• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform

• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding

• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave

• Company and birthday annual leave days

• Death in Service benefit

• Tax saver - travel and bike to work

• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees

• Talent Development Programmes

• Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

• Winner of the Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025

• Winner of the Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025

• Winner of the Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025

• Winner of the Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024

• Winner of the Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024

• Great Place to Work certified consecutively since 2017

• Top 3 Company Best Workplaces in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025

• Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 Great Place to Work

• Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation since 20217

• Awarded for Hybrid Way of Working at the 2022 Great Place to Work Awards

• Silver Accreditation through Investors in Diversity 2025

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.