Graduate or Junior Environmental Consultant - Air

AWN Consulting Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental consultancy in Dublin is looking for a Graduate/Junior Environmental Consultant. The role involves preparing air quality and climate assessments, conducting site visits, and working within a multidisciplinary team. The candidate should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits under a hybrid working model, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Discretionary company bonus

PHI & Life Insurance

Up to 25 days holiday

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Prior experience beneficial but not essential.
• Enthusiastic self-starter comfortable working on a variety of project types.
• Full Clean Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Preparing air quality and climate assessments for EIA reports.
• Conducting air quality monitoring and baseline surveys.
• Technical report writing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with MS Office

Education

BSc or BA (Hons) degree in environmental science or related discipline

Job description

Are you a Graduate/Junior Environmental Consultant seeking a more flexible and supportive work environment? Look no further than AWN Consulting!

Our company values work-life balance and offers a hybrid work policy that allows for remote work and collaborative office settings. Training and development are at the forefront of our priorities, as we invest in your growth through chartership opportunities, training programs, and mentorship.

At AWN, we celebrate diversity and prioritise inclusivity, respect, and well-being for all our employees. Our partnership with Health Assured provides a range of services aimed at improving mental and physical health, and our employee resource groups promote a supportive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. Join our team and embark on a fulfilling career in the environmental sector where you can truly make a difference.

In addition to our supportive work environment, we offer a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to enhance every aspect of your life. From income protection to paid maternity and paternity leave, service awards, and performance-related bonuses, we also provide access to a bike-to-work scheme and organise various social events throughout the year for all staff members.

As a subsidiary of Trinity Consultants, AWN stands out as a premier environmental consultancy offering expert services to a wide range of clients throughout Ireland and Europe. Our team of highly experienced environmental experts deliver top-quality services in areas including Environmental Impact Assessments, acoustic assessments, air quality assessments, and process safety management. As Ireland’s premier specialist environmental consultancy our team work on a range of large, complex and interesting projects. Examples of our recent projects include – MetroLink, BusConnects, DART+, Semi-conductor manufacturing facilities, biologics manufacturing facilities and many more.

Position Overview

AWN is expanding its Air Quality & Climate Team and is currently seeking a highly motivated Graduate/Junior Environmental Consultant. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team based in Dublin, collaborating on challenging and exciting projects spanning various sectors, including national infrastructure, data centres, large-scale residential developments (LDR), and commercial developments. The Air Quality & Climate Team includes environmental consultants, chemists, and environmental scientists. The role will include both air quality and climate assessments with the opportunity to specialise on a single topic.

The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be organising and undertaking site visits/monitoring surveys. The successful candidate must have a Full Clean Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle. We will not consider applicants that do not meet this requirement. Monitoring surveys depend on project requirements and are not continuous, the successful candidate will also undertake desk-based work as part of the position.

The successful candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to scope and deliver projects in line with client requirements. Candidates should have good people skills, be driven, and also work well in a team environment.

The role will be based in our North Dublin office and the successful candidate must be available to attend the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Graduate/Junior Environmental Consultant, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting in preparation of air quality and climate assessments for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports, including:
• Construction dust assessments
• Air quality assessments of traffic emissions
• Carbon and/or Lifecycle assessments
• Climate change risk assessments
• Undertaking air quality monitoring and baseline surveys at various sites throughout the country.
• Technical report writing.
• Assisting in coordinating air quality and climate assessments, gathering information, data processing and client communications.
• Preparation of and creating proposals to address client needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum BSc or BA (Hons) degree in environmental science or related discipline.
• Prior experience beneficial but not essential.
• Enthusiastic “self starter” comfortable working on a variety of project types in a fast-paced consultancy environment – this will not suit applicants who are not comfortable working on several projects at once.
• Excellent communication skills - comfortable liaising, meeting and dealing with clients, contractors and other team members on a day to day basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Full Clean Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• The role is based in our office in Dublin, the successful candidate must be available to attend the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week. We will not consider applicants that do not meet this requirement.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid Working

Benefits:

We offer a class leading competitive salary, hybrid working, plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, PHI & Life Insurance, up to 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy.