Seasonal Ecologist (Ireland)
Posted 4 days 7 hours ago by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
We are seeking motivated individuals with good availability throughout the summer season to join our Ecology team on a zero hours basis. You'll work alongside experienced professionals including survey leads, bat specialists, ornithologists, botanists, and protected species experts, contributing to meaningful environmental work. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands on field experience, expand your technical knowledge, and develop your career within one of the world's leading environmental consultancies.
Responsibilities- Support ecological teams on a variety of infrastructure and environmental projects across Ireland
- Assist with field surveys, data collection, and monitoring activities
- Contribute to survey planning and logistics
- Produce high quality ecological data and deliverables
- Assist with technical reporting
- A degree in ecology or a related discipline
- Motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic about a career in ecology
- Eligible or working towards CIEEM membership
- Organised and dependable, with strong time management skills
- Comfortable working as part of a team and in the field
- Willing to travel and stay away from home (up to 4 nights per week during peak survey periods)
- Previous experience in ecological surveys or fieldwork
- Experience or interest in bat or ornithology surveys (highly valued)
- A full driving licence
- The opportunity to work on high impact, meaningful projects
- Access to technical experts and mentoring
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
- Flexible working and career development opportunities
We are a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.