Senior Environmental Engineer

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Working Options

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join their Circular Economy and Environment team in Cork. This role involves project management and collaboration with a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, providing a pathway for career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Energetic and self-motivated professional.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of design work and CAD documentation.
• Participate in on-site meetings with clients.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance and Management Systems.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT is a Circular Economy and Environmental consultancy specialist providing solutions for waste and resource management for our clients. The company is recognised for its expertise in waste prevention, minimisation, recycling, energy recovery, and residual disposal. FT delivers consultancy services to a broad range of public and private sector clients in the solid waste, bio‑waste, and sludge management industries.

FT is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer – Civil and Environmental Engineering to join our Circular Economy and Environment team, based in our Cork, Dublin, or Carlow offices. This position is a key part of our growing business and involves close collaboration with a team of experienced professionals. We are looking for candidates with at least 8 years of relevant experience. The successful applicant will become part of an established and reputable company, with opportunities to further develop both technical expertise and managerial capabilities. This role also provides a defined pathway for career progression to the level of Principal Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning and management of design work and CAD documentation, in close collaboration with Project Engineers and Engineering Technicians
• Participating in on‑site meetings with clients and other professionals
• Ensuring adherence to the company’s Quality Assurance and Management Systems
• Complying with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Coordinating activities and deliverables with other members of the project team

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of post‑graduate professional experience
• Proven experience in project management
• Energetic and self‑motivated professional
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with external stakeholders, clients, and sub‑contractors
• Flexible, collaborative, and an effective team player
• Capable of working efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Possesses a full, clean, valid driving licence
• Experience in the design for anaerobic digestion facilities, solid waste management facilities or public realm is desirable

Why Join FT?

• Continuous Professional Development

  We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.

• Employee Experience

  When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programmes. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.

• Family Benefits

  We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.

• Work-Life Balance

  At FT we understand that a healthy work‑life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.

• Health and Wellbeing

  We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone. Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike‑to‑work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our in‑house mental health first aid team.

• Competitive Compensation

  FT offers competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.

Ready to take the next step? Reach out to us at [e-mail] today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.