Environmental Manager - Major Infrastructure - Dublin

WSP USA; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Manager to support the Head of Environment for Dublin MetroLink, ensuring environmental obligations are met from procurement through handover. You will provide strategic oversight, compliance assurance, and technical leadership to align with rail order requirements, Irish legislation, and sustainability objectives.

Essential qualifications include a degree in environmental disciplines and strong experience on major infrastructure programmes, with client-side or

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in environmental management on major infrastructure or transport programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Irish EIA/SEA legislation, Construction Environmental Management, and EU Directives.
• Experience working client-side or in a PMO environment on large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to lead environmental compliance programmes on complex construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with Irish and EU environmental legislation across the project.
• Review and approve Contractor Environmental Management Plans and permits.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, track noise, dust, water, ecology, waste and carbon.
• Lead audits and surveillance of contractors and site activities.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Audit & assurance

Risk management

Education

Degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, or related discipline

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Environmental Manager will support the Head of Environment to ensure that all environmental obligations for Dublin MetroLink are met throughout procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. The role provides strategic oversight, compliance assurance, and technical leadership, ensuring the project aligns with the rail order requirements, Irish legislation, TII environmental standards, and MetroLink's sustainability objectives.

A little more about your role...

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

A. Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Assurance

• Lead compliance with all relevant Irish and EU environmental legislation (EIA, Habitats, Water, Noise, Waste, Air Quality, etc.).
• Manage conditions arising from An Bord Pleanála's Railway Order and associated environmental commitments.
• Oversee the implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring programmes set out in MetroLink's EIAR and Sustainability Plan, including climate adaptation, materials efficiency, and biodiversity net gain.
• Act as Client representative in responding to environmental submissions from third parties, stakeholders, and regulators

B. Oversight of Contractors

• Review and approve Contractor Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), method statements, permits, licences, risk assessments, and monitoring reports.
• Ensure environmental requirements are embedded into all project contracts and procurement documents.

C. Environmental Monitoring & Performance Management

• Oversee the environmental monitoring programme
• Track performance indicators for noise, vibration, dust, water, ecology, waste, and carbon.
• Lead audits, inspections, and surveillance of contractors, design partners, and site activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in environmental management on major infrastructure or transport programmes.
• Strong understanding of Irish EIA/SEA legislation, Construction Environmental Management, and EU Directives.
• Experience working client‑side or in a PMO environment on large multi‑disciplinary projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead environmental compliance programmes on complex construction sites.

Desirable

• Experience with underground or rail projects.
• Experience with major‑project governance frameworks (e.g., TII, NTA).
• Competency in sustainability frameworks (ISO 14001, PAS 2080, circular economy, biodiversity management).
• Knowledge of noise/vibration modelling, hydrology, or contaminated land.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking & environmental leadership
• Regulatory and technical expertise
• Stakeholder management & communication
• Audit, assurance & risk management
• Contract and performance management
• Data‑driven decision‑making
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary client team structure

If you don't meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences.

We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.

We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.