Senior Environmental Scientist

GreenJobs Ltd; Ireland; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to manage the delivery of EIARs and environmental assessments on diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of consultancy experience, a solid understanding of Irish EIA regulations, and a degree in environmental science or related fields. Benefits include competitive salary, remote working flexibility, and a professional development budget.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on seniority

Remote working flexibility

Private medical cover

Employer-supported pension plan

Professional development budget

Pathway to principal roles

Annual leave and health support

Paid memberships and certifications

Work on nationally significant projects

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of consultancy experience with EIA focus.
• Detailed understanding of Irish EIA, SEA, and planning regulations.
• Experience managing parts of large EIARs or smaller standalone assessments.
• Full, clean Irish/EU driving license.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate EIARs and planning submissions.
• Oversee technical studies and compliance assessments.
• Support project delivery for public and private sector clients.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to resourcing and scheduling.
• Represent the environmental discipline at internal and external meetings.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Understanding of EIA and SEA regulations

Project management

Mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in environmental science, natural sciences, or geography

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to manage the delivery of EIARs and environmental assessments across a diverse range of Irish projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate EIARs and planning submissions.
• Oversee technical studies and compliance assessments.
• Support project delivery for public and private sector clients.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to resourcing and scheduling.
• Represent the environmental discipline at internal and external meetings.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of consultancy experience with EIA focus.
• Detailed understanding of Irish EIA, SEA, and planning regulations.
• Degree in environmental science, natural sciences, or geography.
• Experience managing parts of large EIARs or smaller standalone assessments.
• Full, clean Irish/EU driving license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on seniority.
• Remote working flexibility.
• Private medical cover.
• Employer-supported pension plan.
• Professional development budget.
• Pathway to principal roles.
• Annual leave and health support.
• Paid memberships and certifications.
• Work on nationally significant projects.