Senior Environmental Compliance & Permitting Consultant

AECOM; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Global benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead environmental compliance and permitting projects across Ireland, including Industrial Emissions licensing, audits and regulatory advisory for pharma, manufacturing, technology and energy sectors. The role is based in Dublin, Cork or Belfast with a flexible hybrid working model.

You will manage projects, liaise with clients and regulators, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with our environmental, engineering, sustainability and planning teams

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in industrial or consultancy environments.
• Proven track record in environmental licensing and compliance services.
• Extensive knowledge of Irish and European environmental legislation.
• Excellent report writing, technical reviewing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance, permitting and regulatory advisory projects for industrial, pharma, manufacturing, technology, energy and infrastructure clients in Ireland.
• Undertake environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, site inspections and legislative reviews.
• Identify environmental compliance risks and develop corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Prepare and review technical reports and regulatory submissions (Industrial Emissions licences, audits, liability risk assessments, restoration plans, annual reports).
• Manage projects and workstreams, including scope, programme, budget, quality and client communication.
• Liaise with clients, the EPA and other regulatory authorities on environmental matters.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Support proposals, tenders and business development; stay updated on legislation.

Skills

Environmental licensing

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Science

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead environmental compliance and permitting projects across Ireland, including Industrial Emissions licensing, audits and regulatory advisory for pharma, manufacturing, technology and energy sectors. The role is based in Dublin, Cork or Belfast with a flexible hybrid working model.

You will manage projects, liaise with clients and regulators, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with our environmental, engineering, sustainability and planning teams