Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

📍 Dublin, Ireland | Hybrid/Remote Options

💼 Full-Time | Permanent

Gaia Talent is recruiting on behalf of an established environmental consultancy expanding its multidisciplinary environmental team.

We are seeking experienced Senior and Principal Environmental Consultants with expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/EIAR) and/or EPA Industrial Emissions (IE) Licensing. The successful candidate will work on complex projects across pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, data centre and residential developments.

The Role:

• Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and/or EPA Industrial Emissions Licence applications.
• Prepare technical reports, including EIA screening and scoping assessments, operational reports and environmental assessments.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects from initial assessment through planning, licensing and regulatory approvals.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities and technical specialists.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants.
• Contribute to project proposals, client relationships and business development.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years' relevant environmental experience.
• Demonstrated consultancy expertise in EIA/EIAR preparation and/or EPA IE Licensing.
• Degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Strong technical report writing and project management skills.
• Knowledge of Irish environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Environmental compliance, monitoring and auditing.
• ELRA, CRAMP and environmental permitting.
• Professional chartership or membership of a recognised environmental body.

What's on Offer?

✅ DOE, industry-leading salary

✅ Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

✅ Remote working within the EU may be considered, with occasional travel to Dublin

✅ Performance-related bonuses

✅ Professional development and chartership support

✅ Income protection and additional employee benefits

✅ Exposure to technically challenging multidisciplinary projects

📩 Interested in learning more? Apply now or contact Gaia Talent for a confidential discussion.