Overview
Principal Environmental Scientist role at Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).
Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables. FT is recruiting a Principal Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Science team in Cork, Dublin or Carlow. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth of our environmental services, working collaboratively with a team of experienced professionals. This role offers diverse project exposure across planning and EIAR, waste management, infrastructure development, waste licensing and permitting, industrial emissions licensing and environmental due diligence.
Responsibilities
* Leading and managing project teams, reporting directly to a Director
* Overseeing the project management and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), Appropriate Assessments (AAs), planning application documentation, and other environmental reports
* Providing expert technical guidance on environmental matters across the business
* Actively contributing to business development efforts and supporting growth initiatives
* Managing the execution and compliance of regulatory approvals throughout project lifecycles
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in a relevant environmental discipline
* 12-15 years of post-graduate experience in an environmental role
* Chartered status in a relevant professional discipline
* Strong understanding of planning, environmental and waste management legislation
* Experience in preparing Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, planning applications, and licence/permit applications across a broad range of projects
* Proven experience in team leadership and client management
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
* Flexible, collaborative, and effective team member
* Strong technical writing and report reviewing skills
* Experience liaising with external stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and sub-contractors
* Holds a full, clean driving licence
Is FT the right fit?
Ready to take the next step? Reach out to careers@ftco.ie. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.
Why Join FT?
* Continuous Professional Development: 5 CPD learning days per year; CPD Accredited Employer
* Employee Experience: clear career paths, ongoing professional development, climate action and volunteering opportunities, sports and social events
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: inclusive and diverse practices
* Family Benefits: leave for personal milestones, flexible parental leave, compassionate leave and paid sick leave, celebratory gifts
* Financial: competitive compensation, support for professional membership fees, gifts, and complimentary parking at offices
* Wellbeing: health contributions, gym membership (Dublin), flu vaccines, health screenings, bike-to-work scheme, EAP, mental health support
* Work Life Balance: flexible benefits, hybrid working, early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, 22–27 days annual leave, company days
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