About Our Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will lead challenging projects, drive project success, and contribute to the growth of our environmental services.
The ideal candidate will have a strong balance of technical expertise and project management skills, exceptional communication/written skills, and outstanding leadership qualities. They will be able to lead complex projects, manage multiple stakeholders, and provide mentorship and direction to team members and sub-consultants.
Main Responsibilities
* Leading and overseeing the coordination of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports; and Industrial Emission (IE) Directive Licence applications.
* Technical report writing including preparation of EIA scoping and screening reports, Human Health Impact Assessment, Operational Reports and Technical Opinions.
* Providing mentorship and direction to team members and sub-consultants, ensuring high standards and effective project delivery.
* Communicating with clients, external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with all project requirements.
* Managing complex projects and programmes, including post-planning approval assistance and strategic oversight.
* Crafting proposals and developing strategies to address and anticipate client needs.
Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the environmental sector.
* Proven track record in preparing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and/or EPA Industrial Emissions Licensing.
* Minimum BSc or BA (Hons) degree in environmental science or related discipline.
* Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to lead initiatives.
* High attention to detail, excellent report writing, and communication skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to assemble various strands of complex data into clear, concise outputs.
* Ability to manage tight deadlines and adapt to evolving project requirements.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Skills:
* >5 Years Experience.
* Full Clean Driving Licence.
* Experience in site inspection or environmental auditing.
* Expertise in the preparation of Environmental Liability Risk Assessments, Closure Restoration, and Aftercare Management Plans in accordance with current guidance.
* Experience in coordinating environmental monitoring programs (water, effluent, discharge license-related) and preparation of periodic compliance reports.
* Chartership in a recognized environmental professional body (e.g., IEMA, IEI, IGI, CIWM, CIWEM).