Environmental Consultant

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Scientist to join a leading consultancy in Ireland.

Newly created opportunity for an experienced Environmental Scientist to work on complex EIAR projects across a diverse portfolio of large-scale developments including infrastructure and renewable energy. This role would suit a motivated Environmental Scientist who enjoys managing projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and taking ownership from project inception through to delivery.

The Environmental Scientist will join a supportive team environment with strong opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Projects

• Large-scale wind farm and solar energy developments (including offshore projects)
• Waste-to-energy and manufacturing developments
• Large-scale residential developments across Ireland

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Environmental Team on EIAR and planning projects across multiple sectors
• Manage and oversee projects on a day-to-day basis including programme delivery, fee management, and client engagement
• Take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Mentor and support junior staff members and coordinate with sub-consultants where required

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years' post-graduate experience in an environmental consultancy environment
• Strong experience preparing and delivering EIARs
• Proven experience working on large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects (wind/solar)
• Excellent understanding of the Irish planning system
• Broad technical knowledge across EIAR disciplines such as ecology, hydrology/hydrogeology, noise, air quality, traffic, geotechnical, and construction management

Benefits

• €50,000 - €60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working model
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and flexitime
• Opportunities to transition internally into other teams (Planning, Ecology, etc.)
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities