Senior EIA Lead - Infrastructure & Sustainability

Egis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver tickets

Company pension

Group health insurance

Job summary

Egis Engineering Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Planning and Environmental team in Dublin. You will lead the environmental assessment process for complex infrastructure and development projects, ensuring high-quality EIARs and environmental documentation while collaborating with planning, design and specialist teams.

This senior role includes environmental integration, risk management and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in environmental consultancy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience coordinating EIARs and managing multi‑disciplinary environmental inputs.
• Strong understanding of Irish and EU environmental legislation and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to critically review technical reports and environmental data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as EIA Coordinator for multi‑disciplinary projects, overseeing EIARs and related environmental assessments.
• Coordinate environmental specialists (ecology, water, noise, air, traffic, etc.), ensuring timely inputs and consistency across chapters.
• Review EIAR chapters for technical quality, completeness, and compliance with EIA legislation and guidance.
• Ensure correct application of the mitigation hierarchy and integration of mitigation into project design.
• Lead environmental risk identification and resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert input on environmental topics including water, soils, biodiversity, climate, waste, and human health.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Level 8/9 Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Egis Engineering Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Planning and Environmental team in Dublin. You will lead the environmental assessment process for complex infrastructure and development projects, ensuring high-quality EIARs and environmental documentation while collaborating with planning, design and specialist teams.

This senior role includes environmental integration, risk management and mentoring junior staff.