Environmental Engineer
About the Role
On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for an Environmental Engineer to join a well-established consultancy operating across Ireland. The organisation delivers specialist services in brownfield regeneration, ground investigation, hydrogeology, contaminated land assessment, and environmental risk management.
The successful candidate will work across a broad range of projects and sectors, supporting both private and public clients. This role offers the opportunity to lead site-based investigations, produce high-quality technical reports, and contribute to the continued growth of the environmental team.
This is a hybrid position involving both office-based work and fieldwork across Ireland (typically 50% site / 50% office, depending on project needs).
Key Responsibilities
Site Investigation & Fieldwork
* Plan, manage, and supervise ground investigation activities.
* Conduct groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
* Carry out fieldwork in accordance with relevant standards, guidance, and H&S requirements.
* Interpret site data and oversee subcontractors as needed.
Technical Reporting & Analysis
* Produce Phase 1 desk studies with preliminary risk assessments.
* Prepare Phase 2 geo-environmental interpretative reports, including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
* Review and interpret geotechnical and environmental data.
* Prepare clear, concise, technically robust documentation for clients and stakeholders.
Client & Project Support
* Liaise confidently with clients, design teams, regulators, and other project stakeholders.
* Support delivery of contaminated land, hydrogeological, and environmental consultancy projects.
* Assist in developing technical proposals and supporting wider business development activities.
Compliance & Best Practice
* Ensure all site activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
* Apply current technical guidance and planning regulations relevant to contaminated land assessment.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Degree in geology, engineering geology, hydrogeology, or environmental science.
* 5 - 10 years consultancy experience in ground investigation or environmental assessment.
* Strong technical background and ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental data.
* Experience planning, managing, and supervising site investigation works.
* Knowledge of contaminated land guidance, investigation standards, and remediation practices.
* Proven ability to produce Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports (PRA, QRA).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Fully IT literate with strong report-writing capability.
* Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental management.
* Full clean driving licence.
Desirable
* Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
* Working towards Chartership (e.g. CIWEM, IEMA, Geological Society).
* Experience contributing to business development or client growth strategies.
* Relevant site accreditations (SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS, etc.).
* Technical speciality in contaminated land, hydrogeology, or geotechnics.