Environmental Manager – Major Infrastructure – Naas
The Environmental Manager will support the Head of Environment to ensure that all environmental obligations for Dublin MetroLink are met throughout procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. The role provides strategic oversight, compliance assurance, and technical leadership, ensuring the project aligns with the rail order requirements, Irish legislation, TII environmental standards, and MetroLink's sustainability objectives.
Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Assurance
Lead compliance with all relevant Irish and EU environmental legislation (EIA, Habitats, Water, Noise, Waste, Air Quality, etc.).
Manage conditions arising from An Bord Pleanála's Railway Order and associated environmental commitments.
Oversee the implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring programmes set out in MetroLink's EIAR and Sustainability Plan, including climate adaptation, materials efficiency, and biodiversity net gain.
Act as Client representative in responding to environmental submissions from third parties, stakeholders, and regulators.
Oversight of Contractors
Review and approve Contractor Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), method statements, permits, licences, risk assessments, and monitoring reports.
Ensure environmental requirements are embedded into all project contracts and procurement documents.
Environmental Monitoring & Performance Management
Oversee the environmental monitoring programme.
Track performance indicators for noise, vibration, dust, water, ecology, waste, and carbon.
Lead audits, inspections, and surveillance of contractors, design partners, and site activities.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
Degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, or related discipline.
Strong experience in environmental management on major infrastructure or transport programmes.
Strong understanding of Irish EIA/SEA legislation, Construction Environmental Management, and EU Directives.
Experience working client‑side or in a PMO environment on large multi‑disciplinary projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead environmental compliance programmes on complex construction sites.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with underground or rail projects.
Experience with major‑project governance frameworks (e.g., TII, NTA).
Competency in sustainability frameworks (ISO 14001, PAS 2080, circular economy, biodiversity management).
Knowledge of noise/vibration modelling, hydrology, or contaminated land.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking & environmental leadership
Regulatory and technical expertise
Stakeholder management & communication
Audit, assurance & risk management
Contract and performance management
Data‑driven decision‑making
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary client team structure
EEO Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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