Seasonal Surveyor - Ornithology
MKO
About us
MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy.
Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.
Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.
Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.
Job Description
As a seasonal Ornithologist, you will have the opportunity to join the largest, full-time professional Ornithology team on the island of Ireland for the winter bird survey field season from September 2025 to March 2026 inclusive. You will have the opportunity to work on ornithological surveys throughout Ireland across various sectors and projects, including wind energy, transport, residential, and flood relief schemes. The data you collect and analyse will inform the design of projects and contribute towards impact assessments and constraint reports. You will work alongside a team of experienced ornithologists and get the chance to work in a variety of habitats and encounter some of the most emblematic and rare bird species, such as hen harrier, merlin or white-tailed eagle!
Requirements:
- The seasonal bird surveyor role is open to is open to ornithologists with qualifications in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science or another relevant discipline, equipping you with the necessary field and ID skills to undertake the role.
- Seasonal contracts for ornithologists will run from September 2025 to March 2026 inclusive with potential for contract extension in certain circumstances.
- We are looking for candidates with a keen interest and good knowledge of Irish bird ecology with strong to excellent bird identification skills and a desire to work within a professional multidisciplinary consultancy in the field of ornithology.
- We are looking for field surveyors with a love of the outdoors and the aptitude and capability for undertaking independent field work in remote locations and a collaborative and flexible approach to their work.
- Those applying to for this seasonal contract would ideally have good IT, GIS and report writing skills with competency in managing digital datasets.
- At MKO, we don’t just talk about our values; they are our fundamental guiding principles. We are looking for surveyors who demonstrate behaviours aligned with our values: Quality, Flexibility, Teamwork, Confidence, and Integrity.
- All candidates must hold a full manual driver’s licence.
**Please note a field test may be required as part of the interview process.
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Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.
About MKO
MKO& is Ireland’s largest planning and environmental consultancy. With offices in Galway and Dublin and staff based nationwide, we deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients.
Our experience spans the full range of sectors, including renewable energy, commercial and industrial development, roads and transport infrastructure, ports and marine, energy infrastructure, retail, quarrying, education, housing, waste management, water, and other utilities.
MKO& is Ireland’s largest planning and environmental consultancy. With offices in Galway and Dublin and staff based nationwide, we deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients. Our experience spans the full range of sectors, including renewable energy, commercial and industrial development, roads and transport infrastructure, ports and marine, energy infrastructure, retail, quarrying, education, housing, waste management, water, and other utilities.
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