Environmental Engineer
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Environmental Engineer
About the Role
On behalf of our client we are recruiting for an Environmental Engineer to join a well-established consultancy operating across Ireland. The organisation delivers specialist services in brownfield regeneration ground investigation hydrogeology contaminated land assessment and environmental risk management.
The successful candidate will work across a broad range of projects and sectors supporting both private and public clients. This role offers the opportunity to lead site-based investigations produce high-quality technical reports and contribute to the continued growth of the environmental team.
This is a hybrid position involving both office-based work and fieldwork across Ireland (typically 50% site / 50% office depending on project needs).
Key Responsibilities
Site Investigation & Fieldwork
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Plan manage and supervise ground investigation activities.
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Conduct groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
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Carry out fieldwork in accordance with relevant standards guidance and H&S requirements.
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Interpret site data and oversee subcontractors as needed.
Technical Reporting & Analysis
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Produce Phase 1 desk studies with preliminary risk assessments.
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Prepare Phase 2 geo-environmental interpretative reports including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
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Review and interpret geotechnical and environmental data.
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Prepare clear concise technically robust documentation for clients and stakeholders.
Client & Project Support
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Liaise confidently with clients design teams regulators and other project stakeholders.
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Support delivery of contaminated land hydrogeological and environmental consultancy projects.
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Assist in developing technical proposals and supporting wider business development activities.
Compliance & Best Practice
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Ensure all site activities comply with health safety and environmental standards.
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Apply current technical guidance and planning regulations relevant to contaminated land assessment.
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Degree in geology engineering geology hydrogeology or environmental science.
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5 - 10 years consultancy experience in ground investigation or environmental assessment.
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Strong technical background and ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental data.
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Experience planning managing and supervising site investigation works.
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Knowledge of contaminated land guidance investigation standards and remediation practices.
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Proven ability to produce Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports (PRA QRA).
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Fully IT literate with strong report-writing capability.
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Strong understanding of health safety and environmental management.
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Full clean driving licence.
Desirable
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Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
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Working towards Chartership (e.g. CIWEM IEMA Geological Society).
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Experience contributing to business development or client growth strategies.
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Relevant site accreditations (SMSTS SSSTS CSCS etc.).
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Technical speciality in contaminated land hydrogeology or geotechnics.
Key Skills
- GIS
- System Design
- Data Collection
- Technical Writing
- Wastewater
- Autodesk
- OSHA
- Drafting
- Calculus
- Oil & Gas Experience
- EPA
- EHS
