Senior Environmental Consultant (Dublin)

RSK Ireland Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continual Professional Development

Flexible benefits including extra/ buy

Job summary

RSK Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its Dublin team on a hybrid basis.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week) within the Water and EIA team and involves managing projects, preparing EIA reports, coordinating sampling, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant environmental or earth science degree, have substantial EIA experience, and possess strong communication and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a relevant environmental or earth science degree.
• Substantial experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Strong understanding of European and Irish environmental legislation, planning policy and the EIA process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to support business development activities and client relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and standard project management tools.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective project management across a wide range of projects including client liaison, sub-contractor management, risk and commercial management, programme management and successful project delivery.
• Preparing technical reports to support environmental impact assessments, environmental licensing and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinating Environmental Sampling & Monitoring programmes.
• Field based works associated with projects might include arranging and supervision of trial pitting, drilling and geophysical surveys, peat probing and gouge coring surveys, surface water and groundwater monitoring.
• Mentoring of junior staff members to assist in their development.
• Maintaining and developing technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Administrative duties including recording of time, invoicing, health and safety and developing and updating templates.
• Managing responses to request for tenders and developing proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant environmental or earth science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Environmental Consultant

Dublin - hybrid basis.

RSK Ireland, part of RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join the team in Dublin - hybrid basis. This is a full time role (40 hours per week) and sits within the Water and EIA team.

RSK Ireland offers a wide range environmental consultancy services including those related to renewable energy, water, soils, geology, ecology and biodiversity. Working alongside an experienced team you will get involved with a vast array of projects predominately within the renewable energy and infrastructure, water and housing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing effective project management across a wide range of projects including client liaison, sub-contractor management, risk and commercial management, programme management and successful project delivery.
• Preparing technical reports to support environmental impact assessments, environmental licensing and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinating Environmental Sampling & Monitoring programmes.
• Field based works associated with projects might include arranging and supervision of trial pitting, drilling and geophysical surveys, peat probing and gouge coring surveys, surface water and groundwater monitoring.
• Mentoring of junior staff members to assist in their development.
• Maintaining and developing technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Administrative duties including recording of time, invoicing, health and safety and developing and updating templates.
• Managing responses to request for tenders and developing proposals.

Person Specification

• Qualified with a relevant environmental or earth science degree (Geoscience, Environmental Science or similar).
• Relevant professional experience within environmental consultancy, with substantial experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Strong understanding of European and Irish environmental legislation, planning policy and the EIA process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to support business development activities and client relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and standard project management tools.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Salary and Benefits

• £Commensurate with experience
• Continual Professional Development
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays.

About the Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?