Environmental Consultant
- Hiring from
- Ireland
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
The Role:
You will support the delivery of environmental projects from inception through to completion, developing your project management and technical skills along the way.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the delivery of environmental projects, including preparation of proposals, programmes, reports and technical documentation.
• Assisting with project management, including budgets, programmes, resources and deliverables.
• Preparing and contributing to environmental assessments, reports, applications and supporting documentation.
• Supporting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects and coordinating inputs from technical specialists.
• Assisting with EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) applications and other environmental licensing projects.
• Supporting discharge licence, waste licence and waste permit applications.
• Assisting with By-products - Article 27 and End-of-Waste - Article 28 applications.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, external specialists, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Supporting engagement with County Councils, An Coimisiún Pleanála, the EPA and other statutory authorities.
• Undertaking site visits, inspections and environmental surveys as required.
• Developing your understanding of Irish planning and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with senior consultants and progressively taking ownership of your own projects and tasks.
Technical Experience:
We are seeking candidates with a solid foundation in environmental consultancy and experience in some of the following areas:
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Environmental licensing and permitting
• EPA Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL), waste licence/permit and discharge licence applications
• By-product (Article 27) and End-of-Waste (Article 28) assessments
• Preparation of environmental reports, assessments and technical submissions
• Irish planning and environmental regulatory processes
Essential Requirements:
• 3+ years' experience in the environmental sector, ideally within a consultancy in Ireland or the UK • Degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Experience supporting environmental projects and preparing technical reports
• Understanding of Irish environmental legislation and regulatory processes
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and annual leave
• Flexible working options, including office-based, hybrid and remote working arrangements
• Wellness days to support your health and wellbeing
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy