Environmental Consultant
The Role: You will support the delivery of environmental projects from inception through to completion, developing your project management and technical skills along the way. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the delivery of environmental projects, including preparation of proposals, programmes, reports and technical documentation. • Assisting with project management, including budgets, programmes, resources and deliverables. • Preparing and contributing to environmental assessments, reports, applications and supporting documentation. • Supporting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects and coordinating inputs from technical specialists. • Assisting with EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) applications and other environmental licensing projects. • Supporting discharge licence, waste licence and waste permit applications. • Assisting with By-products - Article 27 and End-of-Waste - Article 28 applications. • Liaising with clients, colleagues, external specialists, contractors and other stakeholders. • Supporting engagement with County Councils, An Coimisiún Pleanála, the EPA and other statutory authorities. • Undertaking site visits, inspections and environmental surveys as required. • Developing your understanding of Irish planning and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. • Contributing to business development and maintaining positive client relationships. • Working collaboratively with senior consultants and progressively taking ownership of your own projects and tasks. Technical Experience: We are seeking candidates with a solid foundation in environmental consultancy and experience in some of the following areas: • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) • Environmental licensing and permitting • EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL), waste licence/permit and discharge licence applications • By-product (Article 27) and End-of-Waste (Article 28) assessments • Preparation of environmental reports, assessments and technical submissions • Irish planning and environmental regulatory processes Essential Requirements: • 3+ years' experience in the environmental sector, ideally within a consultancy in Ireland or the UK • Degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline • Experience supporting environmental projects and preparing technical reports • Understanding of Irish environmental legislation and regulatory processes • Full clean driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits What We Offer: • Competitive salary and annual leave • Flexible working options, including office-based, hybrid and remote working arrangements • Wellness days to support your health and wellbeing • Laptop and mobile phone provided • Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy