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 currently recruiting a Principal Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Science team in either our Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our environmental services, working collaboratively with a team of experienced professionals.
This role offers diverse projects exposure across a wide range of environmental sectors, including (but not limited to) planning and EIAR, waste management, infrastructure development, waste licensing and permitting, industrial emissions licensing and environmental due diligence.
FT's Responsibilities
What would my main responsibilities be in this role?
* 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
Skills / Qualifications
Are you the right person for the role?
* Degree-qualified in a relevant environmental discipline
* 12-15 years of post-graduate experience in an environmental role
* Chartered status in relevant professional discipline
* Strong understanding of planning, environmental and waste management legislation
* Demonstrated experience in project management and in the preparation of 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 an effective team member
* Strong technical writing and report reviewing skills
* Experienced in liaising with external stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and sub-contractors
* Holds a full, clean driving licence
Why Join FT?
Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:
* Continuous Professional Development: We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year.
* Employee Experience: When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do.
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs.
* Family Benefits: We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times.
* Work Life Balance: At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.
FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.
We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs.
Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team.
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