Environmental Manager - Major Infrastructure - Dublin

What We'll Expect You to Demonstrate Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Assurance

• Lead compliance with all applicable Irish and EU environmental regulations, including EIA, Habitats, Water, Noise, Waste, Air Quality, and related legislation.
• Manage environmental conditions linked to An Bord Pleanála's Railway Order and associated project commitments.
• Oversee the delivery of mitigation measures and monitoring programmes outlined in MetroLink's EIAR and Sustainability Plan.
• Support key sustainability priorities, including climate adaptation, efficient materials use, and biodiversity net gain.
• Represent the client when responding to environmental submissions from third parties, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

Contractor Oversight

• Review and approve Contractor Environmental Management Plans, method statements, permits, licences, risk assessments, and monitoring reports.
• Ensure all environmental requirements are clearly included in project contracts, procurement documents, and delivery processes.
• Monitor contractor performance to confirm environmental obligations are being met across project activities.

Environmental Monitoring & Performance Management

• Oversee the project's environmental monitoring programme.
• Track key performance indicators related to noise, vibration, dust, water, ecology, waste, and carbon.
• Lead audits, inspections, and site surveillance across contractors, design partners, and construction activities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in environmental management on major infrastructure or transport programmes.
• Solid understanding of Irish EIA/SEA legislation, construction environmental management, and relevant EU Directives.
• Experience working client-side or within a PMO environment on large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to lead environmental compliance programmes on complex construction sites.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on underground infrastructure or rail projects.
• Familiarity with major project governance frameworks such as TII or NTA.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks including ISO 14001, PAS 2080, circular economy, and biodiversity management.
• Understanding of noise and vibration modelling, hydrology, or contaminated land management.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and environmental leadership.
• Strong regulatory and technical expertise.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Audit, assurance, and risk management capability.
• Contract and performance management experience.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary client-side team