Environmental Engineer - Major Infrastructure - Dublin

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

As an Environmental Engineer, you will support the MetroLink Directorate team in managing environmental performance across the design and construction of a major rail infrastructure programme in Dublin.

You'll play a key role in ensuring environmental commitments set out in the Railway Order and Sustainability Plan are met, providing technical oversight and assurance across a defined section of civil works. Acting as a key point of contact, you will work closely with contractors and multidisciplinary teams to embed best practice environmental management throughout delivery.

Environmental Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with environmental commitments set out in the Railway Order and project requirements
• Review contractor environmental plans and design submissions for alignment with project standards
• Support the development of environmental solutions during the design phase
• Maintain strong understanding of Irish and international environmental legislation

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the key environmental contact for a section of works
• Work collaboratively with contractors, design teams and wider project stakeholders
• Support engagement with third parties alongside stakeholder leads
• Escalate key issues to the Environmental Engineering Lead where required
• Review environmental monitoring data and mitigation strategies
• Identify environmental risks and support the development of mitigation actions
• Contribute to project reporting, planning and control processes

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, geoscience or a related discipline
• Significant experience in environmental management on large infrastructure or rail projects
• Strong understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment and Irish planning legislation
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and complex project environments
• Ability to manage environmental risks and ensure quality assurance across project delivery
• Experience working on major rail or underground infrastructure programmes
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, ISEP, CIWEM, CIWM, IEI)
• Experience with project controls, reporting and contractor oversight
• Knowledge of environmental specifications and standards (BS, EN, IS)
• Environmental and technical expertise
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Strong organisational and analytical skills

If you don't meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

What's in it for you?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.