Your new company

Hays has been retained to recruit a Senior Environmental Consultant for a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. This company is well-regarded, and has offices in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Tralee.

Your new role

This position will provide candidates with the opportunity to work on challenging and varied projects with a close-knit and energetic team.

Duties Include:

Lead and manage multidisciplinary environmental inputs for environmental impact assessment projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Provide expert advice on environmental planning matters.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, planners, and architects, to integrate environmental considerations into project designs.
Prepare and review environmental reports, including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Reports, Construction Environmental Management Plans, Resource Waste Management Plans and the technical review of specialist reports.
Liaise with regulatory authorities and agencies as necessary for project development.
Represent the company at client meetings, public consultations, and regulatory hearings.
Mentor and support junior staff members, providing guidance on environmental regulations and best practices.

What you'll need to succeed

A third level qualification (Degree/Masters) in environmental science or related discipline.
Minimum of 8+ years relevant experience preferred.
Strong expertise in environmental impact assessment and planning.
Strong knowledge of relevant Irish and European planning and environmental legislation, guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
Be self-motivated and result-driven.
Deliver projects in an efficient and timely manner.
A full clean drivers’ licence.
Experience mentoring and supervising junior staff members is desirable.
Professional certifications or memberships in relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM) are advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Annual leave 22 days, increment of one extra day per every 5 years worked up to a maximum of 25 days.
Annual Salary Review in June.
Annual Bonus Scheme.
Pension.
Employee Death in Service & Disability Insurance Scheme.
Paid Sick Leave.
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
Hybrid Working.
Flexitime.
Paid Professional Membership Fees.
CPD programme.
Sports & Social Club.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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