Senior Environmental Consultant Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental assessments, regulatory compliance projects, and sustainability initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of Irish and EU environmental regulations and permitting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation and delivery of EIAs, SEAs, and related reports.
* Provide expert advice on environmental legislation, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
* Conduct site assessments, environmental audits, and risk evaluations.
* Manage environmental inputs on infrastructure, construction, energy, or land development projects.
* Liaise with clients, regulators, stakeholders, and project teams.
* Mentor and support junior staff development.
* Contribute to business development through proposals, client engagement, and opportunity identification.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* 6-8 years of experience in environmental consultancy or related areas.
* Strong knowledge of Irish and EU environmental regulations and permitting.
* Experience managing EIAs, SEAs, and environmental due diligence projects.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience with stakeholder engagement and public consultation.
* Strong project management and team leadership skills.
* Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or working towards chartership.
* Experience with GIS and environmental modelling software.
* Knowledge of climate risk assessments and sustainability reporting.
Benefits
This role offers competitive salaries and permanent contracts, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Additional Opportunities
We collaborate with leading engineering and construction firms on various projects, including educational, commercial, and infrastructure developments.