On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for an Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant.
About the Role
Our client is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services, supporting projects across water, environmental management, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. Following continued growth in Ireland, including securing a range of brownfield regeneration, ground investigation, and hydrogeological projects, they are seeking an ambitious Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their expanding team.
This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and provides the opportunity to develop project management and technical expertise within a dynamic consultancy environment. The position involves a blend of site-based work (approximately 50%) and office-based responsibilities (approximately 50%), with flexibility depending on project demands.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the management of key client accounts, providing both technical and commercial assistance.
* Assist in planning and delivering ground investigation works, including groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
* Contribute to Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments.
* Support the preparation of Phase 2 interpretative reports, including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
* Collaborate with internal teams, including land contamination, environmental due diligence, groundwater, and geo-technical specialists.
* Liaise with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders as required.
* Interpret geological, hydrogeological, geotechnical, and environmental data.
* Apply current contaminated land technical guidance and relevant planning regulations.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental management standards.
* Prepare clear, concise, and technically robust reports.
* Support junior staff and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, or a relevant Environmental Science discipline.
* Some relevant consultancy experience (graduate candidates will also be considered).
* Awareness of contaminated land guidance and planning regimes.
* Ability to interpret environmental and geotechnical data.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Fully IT literate with strong technical report-writing ability.
* Understanding of health, safety, and environmental management.
* Full, preferably clean, driving licence.
* Strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
* Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a willingness to learn and develop in a consultancy environment.
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Masters degree) in a relevant discipline.
* Progress toward Chartership (CIWEM, IEMA, Geological Society, or equivalent).
* Experience supervising or managing ground investigation works, including groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
* Site accreditations such as Safe Pass or other relevant certifications.
* Technical specialisation in a relevant environmental or geotechnical field.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €30,000.00-€35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person