Senior Environmental Consultant

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV's Circular Economy & EIA Team is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead national environmental compliance programmes across Ireland, coordinating audits and inspections while acting as a primary client contact. The role focuses on client relationships, regulatory engagement and team leadership within a collaborative, respected environment.

You will guide environmental compliance activities under the Solvents and Decorative Paints Regulations, drive business growth, mentor

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead major environmental compliance programmes.
• Experience interpreting environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong client and regulator engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop a small team of environmental professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major environmental compliance programmes for key clients.
• Manage programme performance, resources, budgets, timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee environmental auditing and inspection activities across Ireland.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide actionable compliance guidance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop team members and share best practices.

Skills

Programme leadership

Regulatory engagement

Client relationship management

Technical environmental expertise

Environmental auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Join DNV's Circular Economy & EIA Team and Help Shape Environmental Compliance Across Ireland

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to combine programme leadership, regulatory engagement, client relationship management and technical environmental expertise?

DNV's Energy Systems business is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our growing Circular Economy & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of nationally significant environmental compliance programmes, working closely with clients, regulators and industry stakeholders to drive positive environmental outcomes across Ireland.

Based in the Greater Dublin area, you will manage high-profile environmental programmes, lead environmental audit and inspection activities, and support the continued growth of DNV's environmental services offering.

About our Team:

DNV's Circular Economy & EIA Team supports public and private sector clients across a wide range of environmental compliance, circular economy, sustainability and regulatory projects. We combine our technical excellence, regulatory expertise and specialist industry knowledge to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions to help organisations meet regulatory requirements, improve environmental performance and support Ireland's sustainability and energy transition ambitions.

Working as part of a collaborative team of environmental specialists, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to projects that make a tangible difference, while developing your expertise in project leadership, stakeholder engagement and team management within one of the world's leading independent assurance and advisory organisations.

The Role:

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will act as a trusted technical advisor and programme manager for key environmental compliance contracts. A significant element of the role involves managing a national audit programme on behalf of a national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, acting as the primary client contact, coordinating programme delivery and undertaking compliance audits. You will also manage and support a team of environmental professionals delivering audit activities across Ireland.

In addition, you will serve as DNV's lead contact for work involving inspections under the Solvents and Decorative Paints Regulations, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory stakeholders. Alongside programme delivery, you will play an important role in developing client relationships, supporting business growth and mentoring colleagues within a collaborative and highly respected environmental team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme & Client Management
  • Lead the delivery of major environmental compliance programmes on behalf of key clients, serving as the principal point of contact for two major client accounts
  • Manage programme performance, resources, budgets, timelines and deliverables
  • Identify opportunities for service improvement, programme development and future growth opportunities, while supporting wider business development activities
• Environmental Auditing & Inspections
  • Plan, coordinate and undertake environmental compliance audits across Ireland
  • Oversee audit quality, consistency and reporting outputs
  • Support the delivery of environmental inspection programmes on behalf of regulatory and industry clients
  • Oversee the quality, consistency and reporting of audit and inspection activities, ensuring delivery in accordance with relevant legislation, contractual requirements and DNV quality standards
• Regulatory Compliance & Advisory Services
  • Interpret environmental legislation and regulatory requirements, providing clients with practical environmental compliance advice and guidance
  • Review compliance data and regulatory submissions to identify, assess and manage environmental compliance risks
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, industry representatives and other stakeholders
  • Act as DNV's lead representative for key environmental compliance contracts, presenting findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders
  • Support training, guidance and communication activities where required.
• Team Leadership
  • Manage, mentor and develop a small team of environmental professionals, supporting employee development, performance management and technical growth
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the wider Circular Economy & EIA Team.