Environmental Consultant

Job Title: Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant – Cork, Ireland

Location:  Cork, Ireland
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

First Recruitment Group are partnering with a Global Engineering Consultancy who are playing a Central role in the delivery of transformative projects across Ireland.

As a result of them winning key contracts across Ireland, they are currently powering a recruitment drive to attract “the very best talent”..

Do you want to work for a World Class business:

• Who are committed to delivering Excellence at all times
• Who thrive on brining the most Complex projects across the world to life
• Who offer endless opportunities to take Your Career in the Direction that You want.
• Who really care about the Environment and Sustainability

Are you an experienced Environmental Consultant looking for a new challenging opportunity where you can really make a difference?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage large and strategic environmental projects, including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and non-statutory environmental reports. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high technical standards.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to junior team members. Motivate the team to achieve project objectives and maintain high standards of quality and performance.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Engage with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and sub-contractors to ensure smooth project delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements.
• Proposals and Bids: Contribute to the preparation of proposals and input into bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Technical Expertise: Offer technical support and mentoring, sharing your expertise to help junior staff develop and grow within the team.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Degree: A degree in a relevant science or environmental engineering subject (e.g., environmental science, sustainability, air and climate, noise, geology, hydrogeology, etc.).
• Experience: Relevant post-graduate experience within a consultancy environment, specifically in the preparation and coordination of EIARs and non-statutory environmental reports.
• Chartered Membership: Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Technical Expertise: Excellent knowledge of planning and environmental legislation, technical guidance, and industry standards, particularly in relation to EIARs.
• Project Management: Proven track record in managing major environmental projects, including budgeting, client liaison, and programme delivery.
• Additional Experience: Experience in sustainability and carbon management, and knowledge of renewable energy projects (both onshore and offshore) would be an advantage, though not essential.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a relevant specialism (preferred but not essential).
• Renewable Energy Projects Experience (preferred but not essential).

About You: The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and confident individual with strong organisational, technical, numerical, and communication skills. You will be able to think logically, provide clear and concise reporting, and work effectively as part of a team. Additionally, you will have a passion for environmental sustainability and a drive to succeed in delivering high-quality projects.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a leading global provider of engineering consulting services.
• Opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative team atmosphere with opportunities to mentor and develop junior talent.

Equal Opportunities: Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer and values applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you are an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant with a passion for environmental sustainability and infrastructure projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Cork!

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Environmental Consultants looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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