Environmental Assurance Lead

Ramboll; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life assurer

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an Environmental Assurance Lead in Ireland to oversee all environmental aspects of major infrastructure projects. You will provide leadership across planning, assessment, compliance and implementation, ensuring alignment with statutory approvals and project objectives.

The role is hybrid, requiring office and site attendance around Dublin, with responsibility for environmental strategy, risk management and regulatory engagement across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental management on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish environmental legislation and consenting processes.
• Experience with EIA and environmental management systems.
• Proven leadership across multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Experience coordinating with regulators and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental management across large infrastructure projects from inception to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning approvals, and permit conditions.
• Develop and implement environmental strategies, plans and management systems.
• Oversee EIA processes and embed commitments into delivery.
• Monitor contractor environmental performance and audit compliance with project requirements.
• Manage environmental risks and mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide environmental guidance to project teams for informed decision-making.
• Lead engagement with regulators, authorities and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Support sustainability objectives including carbon management and biodiversity.
• Coordinate environmental reporting and governance processes.
• Promote environmental culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental management

Regulatory knowledge

EIA experience

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Degree in environmental science/engineering

Professional body membership

Job description

Your new role

As Environmental Assurance Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing all environmental aspects of major infrastructure projects in Ireland, including metro, aviation, rail, water and highways schemes. You will provide leadership across environmental planning, assessment, compliance, and implementation, ensuring alignment with statutory approvals and project objectives.

Working pattern

Hybrid role requiring office and site attendance as required, with a majority of projects delivered in and around Dublin.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading environmental management across large, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects from inception to delivery
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, planning approvals, and consent conditions (e.g. EIA, permits, licences)
• Developing and implementing environmental strategies, plans and management systems
• Overseeing environmental impact assessment processes and ensuring commitments are embedded into delivery
• Monitoring contractor environmental performance and auditing compliance with project requirements
• Managing environmental risks, issues and mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle
• Providing environmental advice and guidance to project teams, supporting informed decision-making
• Leading engagement with regulators, local authorities and key stakeholders on environmental matters
• Supporting sustainability objectives, including climate, carbon, biodiversity and resource efficiency initiatives
• Coordinating environmental reporting and ensuring robust governance and assurance processes
• Promoting a strong environmental culture and driving continuous improvement across the project

About you

• Significant experience in environmental management on major infrastructure or construction projects (e.g. rail, metro, highways, water, aviation)
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulations and consenting processes in Ireland (or comparable jurisdictions)
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental management systems
• Proven ability to lead environmental delivery across complex, multi-disciplinary programmes
• Experience working with contractors to ensure environmental compliance and performance on site
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with regulators and public authorities
• Ability to identify environmental risks and implement practical, effective mitigation strategies
• Good understanding of sustainability principles, including carbon management, climate resilience and biodiversity
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels
• Proactive, collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Degree in environmental science, engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CEnv, ISEP, APM, IPM, PMI or equivalent)

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributionsPrivate medical cover and life assurance

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So,that’swhere we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted ina clear visionof how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyoneis able toflourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are anychangeswe could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.