Environmental Consultant

Gaia Talent; Roscommon; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Wellness days

Laptop and mobile provided

Job summary

Gaia Talent is seeking an environmental professional in Ireland to support the delivery of environmental projects from inception through to completion. You will develop your project management and technical skills while contributing to EIA and licensing work.

You will collaborate with senior consultants, prepare proposals, reports and technical documentation, manage budgets and programmes, and undertake site visits as required. A strong grounding in Irish environmental regulation is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in the environmental sector, ideally within a consultancy in Ireland or the UK
• Experience supporting environmental projects and preparing technical reports
• Understanding of Irish environmental legislation and regulatory processes
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of environmental projects, including preparation of proposals, programmes, reports and technical documentation.
• Assisting with project management, including budgets, programmes, resources and deliverables.
• Preparing and contributing to environmental assessments, reports, applications and supporting documentation.
• Supporting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects and coordinating inputs from technical specialists.
• Assisting with EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) applications and other environmental licensing projects.
• Supporting discharge licence, waste licence and waste permit applications.
• Assisting with By-products - Article 27 and End-of-Waste - Article 28 applications.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, external specialists, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Supporting engagement with County Councils, An Coimisiún Pleanála, the EPA and other statutory authorities.
• Undertaking site visits, inspections and environmental surveys as required.
• Developing your understanding of Irish planning and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with senior consultants and progressively taking ownership of your own projects and tasks.

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental licensing & permitting

IEL / Waste licences / discharge licences

By-product (Article 27) / End-of-Waste (Article 28) assessments

Job description

The Role:

You will support the delivery of environmental projects from inception through to completion, developing your project management and technical skills along the way.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of environmental projects, including preparation of proposals, programmes, reports and technical documentation.
• Assisting with project management, including budgets, programmes, resources and deliverables.
• Preparing and contributing to environmental assessments, reports, applications and supporting documentation.
• Supporting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects and coordinating inputs from technical specialists.
• Assisting with EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) applications and other environmental licensing projects.
• Supporting discharge licence, waste licence and waste permit applications.
• Assisting with By-products - Article 27 and End-of-Waste - Article 28 applications.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, external specialists, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Supporting engagement with County Councils, An Coimisiún Pleanála, the EPA and other statutory authorities.
• Undertaking site visits, inspections and environmental surveys as required.
• Developing your understanding of Irish planning and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with senior consultants and progressively taking ownership of your own projects and tasks.

Technical Experience:

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Environmental licensing and permitting
• EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL), waste licence/permit and discharge licence applications
• By-product (Article 27) and End-of-Waste (Article 28) assessments
• Preparation of environmental reports, assessments and technical submissions
• Irish planning and environmental regulatory processes

Essential Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in the environmental sector, ideally within a consultancy in Ireland or the UK Degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Experience supporting environmental projects and preparing technical reports
• Understanding of Irish environmental legislation and regulatory processes
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and annual leave
• Flexible working options, including office-based, hybrid and remote working arrangements
• Wellness days to support your health and wellbeing
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy