Senior Contaminated Land & Remediation Lead (Hybrid)

ESB; Dublin; On-site; EUR 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

ESB seeks an Environmental Specialist to manage and deliver services related to contaminated land, pollution control and waste management within the Environmental Engineering group in Networks Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The role involves leading site investigations, providing EIAR input, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance and remediation strategies, with travel to project locations as required in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience with contaminated land and a range of environmental/engineering situations.
• Knowledge of EPA Guidance, CLR 11, LCRM 2019 and related waste guidelines.
• Experience in soil and waste management, licensing, GQRA/DQRA, and risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and best practices.
• Strong project management, communications and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery with specialist environmental advice.
• Contribute to EIAR and other statutory consents for projects.
• Lead and oversee environmental site investigations (soil, groundwater, soil vapour).
• Advise on contaminated land management, remediation, waste and decommissioning issues.
• Explain financial implications of environmental management to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across ESB.
• Produce environmental reports, notes and memos.

Skills

Contaminated land

Environmental compliance

Project management

Reporting

Education

Level 8 Environmental/Geological/Hydrogeological Degree

Qualified Geologist

Chartered Environmentalist

Job description

ESB seeks an Environmental Specialist to manage and deliver services related to contaminated land, pollution control and waste management within the Environmental Engineering group in Networks Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The role involves leading site investigations, providing EIAR input, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance and remediation strategies, with travel to project locations as required in Ireland.