Overview
FT is one of Ireland's foremost ecology consultancies with extensive and expert experience across all aspects of ecology including coastal, freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecology.
FT provides ecology consultancy services to both the public and private sector. FT provides this service inhouse on all our projects and externally directly to our clients as a bespoke service offering. Our experience extends from renewable energy projects (both onshore and offshore), residential and commercial development, large scale infrastructure projects such as roads and greenways and electrical infrastructure.
Ecology Services provided:
- Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
- Appropriate Assessments
- Habitat surveys and mapping
- Protected species surveys
- Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan
- Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
- Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
- Ornithology Surveys
Through working across a number of development sectors, our Ecology and Ecology Survey teams can scope and design appropriate surveys for our clients’ projects which are robust and proportionate to the receiving environment and the scale of development proposed.
Sector Statistics
20
20 number of sites that FT are currently providing Ornithology surveys to our clients across Ireland
35
35 No. of Bat Detector boxes inhouse
21
Management plan prepared for Dunkettle interchange road scheme for 21 Invasive species.
Projects
Our clients receive a responsive service that is tailored to their specific requirements. The extensive skills of the FT Ecology team ensure that our clients benefit from the highest available standards in Ecology consultancy support and in project execution and completion.
Project
Careers
Why join FT
“I’ve expanded my experience and gained valuable experience working on solar, wind, and energy projects. FT offers strong opportunities for growth, with ongoing support and guidance in a collaborative and inclusive working environment.”
Chanelle Botha
Senior CAD Technician
Why join FT
“Working at FT as a Senior GIS Analyst has provided me with valuable experience across a diverse range of projects. The team is highly supportive and motivated, and there is a strong culture of recognition within the company.”
Tom Collins
Senior GIS Analyst
Why join FT
“Working at FT as a Graduate Engineer has given me invaluable experience in the field. FT is a very supportive company and has guided me through any difficulties while making me feel valued and part of the team. FT is a company that truly cares about their employees!”
Pam Shiel
Graduate Engineer
Why join FT
“Being part of FT’s multidisciplinary team has given me invaluable career experience and the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting, diverse projects in a progressive and supportive work environment.”
John Cullen
Senior Scientist
Why join FT
“Since joining FT, I’ve felt genuinely welcomed and supported by the team. I’ve worked across diverse energy projects, from wind to solar, gaining both technical and project management experience while contributing to Ireland’s clean energy transition”
Aoife Hurd
Senior Project Engineer