Environmental Consultant

Mott MacDonald; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched 7%

Flexible working

Competitive annual leave

Professional subscription

Life insurance

CPD support

Mentoring and progression

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is hiring an Environmental Scientist/Consultant to join the environmental team in Ireland. You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, delivering environmental services across energy, water and transport sectors.

The role requires delivery of environmental reports, planning and consenting activities, and active stakeholder engagement. A degree in a related field and experience with EIA in Ireland are essential.

Qualifications

• A Degree level or equivalent education in a related field.
• Experience supporting on the delivery of EIA and other environmental reporting for major projects in Ireland.
• Excellent reporting ability with examples available.
• Some experience of consenting regimes in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare environmental reports to support design, development and consenting for major infrastructure projects (e.g., EIA, screening and scoping).
• Prepare and manage planning and environmental compliance registers, action logs and monthly reporting.
• Support stakeholder engagement with internal and external parties, including statutory authorities.
• Collaborate with other teams across Mott MacDonald to deliver projects on time.
• Assist in management of sub-contractors, project management, and preparation of project costings and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Data management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

Location/s: Dublin, Cork, Galway; IE

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

About The Division

Environmental considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors. We typically work on projects of scale or a high degree of complexity across the energy, water and transport sectors.

Overview Of The Role

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Consultant to join the environmental team in Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, giving access to a broad knowledge base with the support of experts across the business. It is anticipated that the role will include supporting the delivery of a broad range of environmental work streams, to deliver integrated environmental services across our project pipeline of work for a range of sectors including energy, water and transport.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Co-ordination and preparation of environmental reports to support the design development and consenting for major infrastructure developments e.g. constraints / feasibility studies / optioneering studies, screening and scoping reports and other environmental assessments including environmental impact assessment reports
• Preparation and management of planning and environmental compliance registers, action logs, decision registers and monthly reporting
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities (internal and external) including engagement with statutory authorities
• Collaborate and coordinate with other teams across Mott MacDonald to successfully deliver projects in a timely manner
• Supporting in management of sub-contractors, project management, and preparation of project costings and budgets

Candidate specification

Essential:

• A Degree level or equivalent education in a related field
• Experience supporting on the delivery of EIA and other environmental reporting for major projects in Ireland
• Excellent reporting ability with examples available
• Some experience of consenting regimes in Ireland

Desirable:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data and document management skills
• A broad understanding of planning and environmental risks and the initiative to identify those risks and develop solutions
• A collaborative and supportive approach to working with both colleagues and clients
• A commitment to technical excellence
• Experience co-ordinating multi-disciplinary inputs into the delivery of environmental and planning deliverables in Ireland

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Income continuance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people‑first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Environment

Job Ref: 16360