Contaminated Land Specialist Lead

ESB; Dublin; On-site; EUR 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

ESB seeks an Environmental Specialist to manage and deliver services related to contaminated land, pollution control and waste management within the Environmental Engineering group in Networks Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The role involves leading site investigations, providing EIAR input, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance and remediation strategies, with travel to project locations as required in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience with contaminated land and a range of environmental/engineering situations.
• Knowledge of EPA Guidance, CLR 11, LCRM 2019 and related waste guidelines.
• Experience in soil and waste management, licensing, GQRA/DQRA, and risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and best practices.
• Strong project management, communications and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery with specialist environmental advice.
• Contribute to EIAR and other statutory consents for projects.
• Lead and oversee environmental site investigations (soil, groundwater, soil vapour).
• Advise on contaminated land management, remediation, waste and decommissioning issues.
• Explain financial implications of environmental management to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across ESB.
• Produce environmental reports, notes and memos.

Skills

Contaminated land

Environmental compliance

Project management

Reporting

Education

Level 8 Environmental/Geological/Hydrogeological Degree

Qualified Geologist

Chartered Environmentalist

Job description

The role of Environmental Specialist shall have responsibility for managing and delivering services and solutions related to contaminated land, pollution control and waste management in the Environmental Engineering group within Networks Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery by providing specialist environmental advice and support to a range of projects, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide technical input to EIAR and other statutory consents for projects (e.g. planning, IE, IPC and waste licence applications)
• Lead, Design and oversee environmental site investigations including soil sampling, groundwater sampling and soil vapour assessment.
• Provide advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders and projects in managing and dealing with compliance for contaminated land, remediation works, waste management, de-commissioning of expired assets and management of environmental incidents in compliance with all applicable laws.
• Understand and advise on financial implications of the management of contaminated land and waste.
• Proactively collaborate with teams across the Department and the wider ESB group as required.
• Produce environmental reports / technical notes / memos as required.

Essential

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in contaminated land with exposure to a wide range of environmental and engineering situations including:
• Knowledge of and successful delivery of projects in accordance with the following: EPA Guidance on Contaminated Land and Groundwater at EPA licenced sites, 2013 & Environment Agency CLR 11 and Land Contamination and Risk Management (LCRM) 2019; Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste (1st edition v1.1, WM3) & BS 10175:2011 + A2:2017 Investigation of potentially contaminated sites.
• Knowledge of and experience in soil and waste management, waste classification, hydrogeological assessment, due diligence, Licensing and Permitting, Generic Quantitative Risk Assessments (GQRA’s), Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessments (DQRA’s) and Remedial Options Appraisals.
• Working knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and industry best practice standards /guidelines required.
• Experience with working in multi-disciplinary teams and delivering small to large scale projects.
• Strong project management skills, including excellent communications and report writing skills.

Desirable

• Similar experience to that detailed above for contaminated land and waste management in Northern Ireland, UK and Europe
• Full drivers’ licence and access to a car

Qualifications

Essential

Level 8 Environmental/Geological/Hydrogeological Degree

Desirable

• Qualified Geologist or Hydrogeologist
• Chartered Environmentalist

Location

This role is based in EMP Dublin office, The Sidings, Grand Canal, Dublin 2 but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, on at least two days per week. Site visits is also a feature of this role which will require a certain amount of travel within Ireland.

Reporting to

Environmental Engineering Senior Team Lead within Networks Civil & Environmental Engineering group.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

Closing Date

10th November 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.