Senior Project Environmental Scientist

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Cork, Dublin, Carlow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is recruiting a Senior Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Science team in Cork, Dublin or Carlow. The role offers exposure to EIAs, planning submissions, waste licensing and environmental due diligence across Ireland.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in environmental roles, degree in environmental discipline, and a drive towards Chartered status, with strong report writing and regulatory engagement capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant environmental discipline.
• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in an environmental role.
• Interested in attaining Chartered status in relevant professional field.
• Good knowledge of planning, environmental and waste management legislation.
• Proven experience preparing reports, planning submissions and licence/permit applications across a diverse range of projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexible, collaborative, and team oriented.
• Excellent technical writing and report reviewing skills.
• Experience in engaging with external stakeholders, regulatory authorities and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), Appropriate Assessments (AAs), planning application documents and other environmental reports.
• Offer expert technical guidance on environmental matters to support project teams and business operations.
• Knowledge of surface and groundwater sampling techniques and water quality assessments.
• Experience in Water Framework Compliance Assessments and hydrology impact assessments would be an advantage.
• Play an active role in developing and supporting business development activities.
• Oversee and manage the process of securing necessary regulatory approvals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Planning submissions

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

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 integrates engineering and scientific expertise to deliver balanced, environmentally sound solutions in the design and development of the built environment. Our environmental and ecology teams provide in depth knowledge across a broad spectrum of scientific fields, including biodiversity, noise, hydrology, water quality, geology, hydrogeology, and environmental data management.

FT is recruiting a Senior Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Science team in our Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth of our environmental services and will collaborate closely with at team of experienced professionals.

The position offers board exposure across multiple areas within the environmental sector, including though not limited to, planning and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), waste management, infrastructure development, waste licensing and permitting, industrial emissions licensing, and environmental due diligence.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Manage and coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), Appropriate Assessments (AAs), planning application documents and other environmental reports
• Offer expert technical guidance on environmental matters to support project teams and business operations
• Knowledge of surface and groundwater sampling techniques and water quality assessments
• Experience in Water Framework Compliance Assessments and hydrology impact assessments would be an advantage
• Play an active role in developing and supporting business development activities
• Oversee and manage the process of securing necessary regulatory approvals

Skills / Qualifications

Am I the right person for the role?

• Degree qualified in a relevant environmental discipline
• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in an environmental role
• Interested in attaining Chartered status in relevant professional field
• Good knowledge of planning, environmental and waste management legislation
• Proven experience preparing reports, planning submissions and licence/permit applications across a diverse range of projects
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Flexible, collaborative, and team oriented
• Excellent technical writing and report reviewing skills
• Experience in engaging with external stakeholders, regulatory authorities and subcontractors

Why Join FT?

Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:

• 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 programs. 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.

FT offer 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.

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 inhouse mental health first aid team.

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