Internship/Work Placement - Ecologist

Join the Fehily Timoney Team

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies, specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT is recruiting the following roles open to 3rd & 4th year Work Placement or Internship opportunities:

Ecology/Zoology

Ecology/Environmental Biology
 

This is a paid work placement opportunity. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team within an established company and will have the opportunity to acquire a broad range of skills and experiences with support from mentors across several disciplines.

Is FT the right fit for you?
Reach out to us at earlycareers@ftco.ie. Your application will be handled with confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.

Requirements:

•    Currently studying a suitable BSc or MSc Degree
•    Excellent communication (both verbal and written), analytical and organisational skills.
•    Excellent attention to detail. 
•    Efficient work methods, functioning both as part of team and on own initiative.
•    Ability to adopt and work to new procedures and systems quickly.
•    Prepared to travel to site visits and client meetings.
•    Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions. 
•    Familiar with report writing and preparation skills.

Discipline Specific Requirements - Ecology: Familiar with ecology survey methodologies and developing baseline data.

General Duties:

• Take instruction from others and continue to learn from others. (Requires regular supervision.)
• Complete all assigned tasks with detailed direction and guidance within deadlines.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with all team members.
• Attend onsite meetings with the client and other professionals as required, always maintaining the reputation of FT.
• Display efficient work methods, using own initiative and working as part of the team.
• Ensure compliance with FT Company policies and procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Ensure assigned project tasks are delivered to the timescales, quality and costs agreed with the client and as outlined by the Project Owner.
• Contribute to the preparation and writing of technical reports and other documentation as required.
• Assist with the upkeep of environmental monitoring and/or surveying equipment, completing chain of custody forms as required.
• Continually seek to develop professionally and to continue to learn and grow knowledge base and expertise.
• Display willingness to integrate with team and organisation as well as to understand and follow instructions.
• Obtain information required to do the job by asking questions of other team members, Project Owners or Line Manager.
• Have all work checked and approved and participate in project review/progress meetings.
• Communicate any issues impacting work completion to Line Manager. Take initiative to identify obstacles to progress.

Discipline Specific Duties - Ecology:

• Contribute to background research, desk studies and ecological fieldwork and impact assessment reporting, to best-practice guidelines and methodologies.
• Assist with analysis of environmental monitoring data and contribute to reports.

Why Join FT?
Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:
Financial – FT 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 offices.
Employee Experience - When 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 Inclusion - In 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.
Continuous Professional Development - We’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 standard.
Work Life Balance - At 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.