Environmental Officer

Colas Ireland; Oranmore; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Life assurance

21 days annual leave

Employee assistance

Free parking

Laptop and mobile

Professional subscriptions

Enhanced parental benefits

Job summary

Colas Ireland is seeking an Environmental Manager to oversee EPA licences and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 across multiple Colas sites in Ireland and Northern Ireland. You will ensure regulatory compliance, implement environmental and energy management systems, and support sustainability goals, including the ACT 2030 initiative.

The role covers reporting, audits, training, and driving energy efficiency, with responsibility for waste management, monitoring, and liaison with EPA inspectors to

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or related field.
• Professional membership (IEMA, ESAI, Energy Institute) is required.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPA licence compliance and prepare/submit reports.
• Liaise with EPA inspectors and manage site inspections.
• Maintain environmental monitoring (air, noise, water, hazardous substances) and waste management.
• Lead remediation efforts and manage ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 50001 energy systems.
• Coordinate environmental training, audits, and KPI reporting across sites.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Energy management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or related field

Job description

The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure. As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network. In Ireland Colas operates from 14 locations across the island of Ireland.

Purpose of the Role

As Environmental Manager, you will oversee three EPA licences and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 systems across multiple Colas sites in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Your role is to ensure regulatory compliance, implement robust environmental and energy management systems, and support Colas' sustainability goals, including the ACT 2030 initiative.

Main Responsibilities

You will manage EPA licence compliance, prepare and submit reports, and liaise with EPA inspectors. Operational oversight includes site inspections, waste management, and environmental monitoring (air, noise, water, hazardous substances). You will maintain key environmental risk assessments and lead remediation efforts where necessary.

Managing ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 50001 energy systems across various facilities involves conducting audits, updating documentation, and driving energy efficiency improvements. You will coordinate Colas Ireland's extra-financial reporting, administer annual environmental compliance checklists, and support strategic sustainability projects and carbon accounting initiatives.

Additional duties include delivering environmental training and presenting updates at seminars. You will continuously identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and maintain compliance with audit schedules and KPIs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or related field, along with professional membership (IEMA, ESAI, Energy Institute) and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.

Package Description

Here at Colas Group, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme / Death in Service
• 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays and service days (one for every 5 years worked, capped at 20 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees, their spouse/partner and any dependents over the age of 16 years living at home.
• Free car parking.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Professional subscriptions - role related
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoptive, and Paternity Benefit.

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.