Environmental Manager

Overview

Lead ISO14001 compliance, sustainability strategy, and environmental management for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cemp development
• environmental audits
• regulatory liaison
• risk assessment
• data management
• training delivery

Tasks

Required Qualifications & Experience Education & Professional QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a good depth and breadth of relevant experience and be willing to travel nationwide as part of their role. Your expertise will drive our internal continual improvement, support work winning and oversee and execute compliance to ISO14001. -Adhere to industry standards, company procedures, and legal requirements. -Translate complex technical information into clear direction for operational teams. -Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance: inspect site operations, audit CEMP implementation, identify non?conformances, initiate corrective actions and report to senior management. -Lead management reviews, and ensure associated procedures and plans are continually improved. -Communicate identified opportunities and threats to team and relevant projects. -Driving continuous improvement and implementing initiatives to promote best practice at all times. -Develop, lead and maintain site?specific Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) for HV underground and substation projects, ensuring alignment with ESB's employer/contractor requirements. -Ensure full compliance with Irish environmental legislation, relevant EU directives/regulations, planning consents and ESB's internal environmental policy and EMS. For example, the contractor documentation for ESB requires full compliance with "all applicable Irish legislation (in addition to the relevant European legislation)" in relation to the environment. -Undertake environmental risk assessments (design stage through to construction) for large?scale underground HV transmission/utility works (e.g., tunnels, trenches, cable ducts, associated substations). -Engage with statutory and regulatory bodies (Environmental?Protection?Agency - EPA, National?Parks?&?Wildlife?Service - NPWS, Inland?Fisheries?Ireland - IFI, local authorities) and help manage any environmental correspondence, notifications, non?compliances and audits. -Conduct awareness and training sessions across the value chain. -Lead environmental training and awareness initiatives for project teams, contractors and stakeholders (including environmental induction, toolbox talks, monitoring records, incident reporting). -Manage environmental data and documentation: CEMP registers, incident logs, monitoring results (noise, air, water, vibrations), waste tracking, construction and demolition waste compliance under Irish waste regulations. -Promote sustainability and biodiversity enhancement opportunities: waste minimisation, circular economy, resource efficiency, low?impact construction methods, rehabilitation of site works. -Monitor productivity and deadlines and ensure tasks add value. -Provide input into project cost control, reporting and commercial decisions from an environmental risk viewpoint (e.g., spoil disposal cost, contaminated land, mitigation costs). -Undertake regular data reviews to identify trends and improvement opportunities both at site and regional level. -Participate in procurement and contract specification: ensuring environmental obligations are embedded in tender documents, employer/contractor requirements, and that contractors comply with ESB's environmental standards (e.g., ISO 14001, environmental policy). -Manage and coordinate environmental aspects of permitting and consenting including EIA, AA (Appropriate Assessment under the Habitats Directive), EIS/ EIAR, discharge consents, waste licensing, water quality, etc. For example, ESB already screens for AA under Regulation?42(7) of the Habitats Regulations. -Attend key operational meetings as required by the SMT. -Provide environmental guidance to design and project teams (construction methodology, route selection for underground works, ecological/biodiversity constraints, ground contamination, spoil management, trenchless works, HDD, etc.).

Requirements

• breeam
• leed
• iso14001
• chartered
• bachelor's
• communication

What You Bring

-Proven track record of supporting environmental and sustainability performance on projects. -Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IEMA Ireland, IEI, Chartered Environmentalist status desirable or working towards). -Bachelor's degree (Level?8) or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related discipline. -Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering environmental improvements within the sector and across associated trades. -Detailed knowledge of national and EU Environmental legislation and policy. -A good knowledge and preferably experience of environmental certification/assessment tools (e.g., BREEAM, LEED). -Possess advanced knowledge of ISO14001 compliance and assurance, along with key environmental aspects. -Relevant health & safety awareness/training appropriate to construction environment (desirable). -Understand sector-specific reporting standards and key performance indicators. -Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems. -Hold full membership and/or chartership with a relevant professional institution. -Ability to travel nationwide. -Excellent communication skills.

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Benefits

-You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities. -Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme

About Circet Ire & Uk

-Recognized for its work in installing and maintaining large-scale telecom and energy infrastructure, including fiber networks and renewable energy systems. -Typical projects involve complex, large-scale installations, ranging from telecommunications towers to energy networks. -With a solid track record, the company has contributed significantly to the growth and modernization of Ireland and the UK’s digital and energy landscapes. -The company’s expertise spans various sectors, delivering results with an unwavering focus on safety, reliability, and innovation.

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