Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

Description

• Manage small to medium-scale environmental and planning projects.
• Mentor and develop staff, driving technical excellence across the company.
• Oversee quality control, regulatory compliance, and team performance.
• Liaise with clients and authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Lead sections or full EIARs and coordinate specialist inputs.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Provide strategic environmental advice to clients and project teams.
• Mentor junior team members and review their work.
• Ensure compliance with Irish and EU environmental legislation.
• Lead large, multidisciplinary EIA and consenting projects from concept to completion.

Requirements

Principal Environmental Consultant/Scientist & EIA Specialist (7–10+ years)

Whether you’re developing your technical expertise, ready to lead complex projects, or looking to shape environmental strategy at a senior level, there’s a place for you here. You’ll work on major renewable energy, infrastructure, and land development projects, all contributing to a more sustainable Ireland.

Senior Environmental Consultant/Scientist (4–6 years)

• Familiarity with GIS, project management tools, or collaborative digital platforms.
• Full clean Irish or EU driving licence.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience with renewable energy or infrastructure projects (wind, solar, grid, etc.).
• Membership or eligibility for membership of a professional body (e.g., IEMA, RTPI, IEEM, Engineers Ireland).
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Engineering, or a related field (postgraduate desirable).
• Proficiency in standard software (MS Office, GIS, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Irish environmental legislation, EIA regulations, and planning systems.
• Knowledge of SEA, HRA, and environmental compliance processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience working in environmental consultancy or EIA project delivery.

Benefits

Location: Across Ireland – Flexible/Hybrid working options available

This is your opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive consultancy that values flexibility, technical excellence, and genuine career growth.

• Generous annual leave and wellness initiatives
• Employer pension contributions and private healthcare
• Mentoring and structured progression from Consultant to Principal
• Paid memberships and accreditations
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, sustainability-driven projects nationwide
• Annual CPD and professional development budget
• Competitive salary based on level and experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options across Ireland

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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