Senior Environmental Consultant – Circular Economy & Waste Management

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you passionate about driving sustainability and environmental excellence Join us in a role where your expertise will shape the future of environmental compliance and circular economy practices across diverse sectors.

What will you do

In this role you will lead and deliver high-impact consultancy services in environmental compliance sustainability and circular economy practices across construction infrastructure and industrial sectors. The role supports clients in achieving regulatory compliance embedding circularity and advancing environmental performance through strategic planning technical expertise and project delivery.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Prepare and manage EPA licence applications Waste Facility and Collection Permit applications.
Compile and submit Annual Environmental Reports (AERs) and Waste Data Returns.
Conduct Environmental Liability Risk Assessments (ELRAs) and develop Decommissioning Management Plans.
Design and implement Resource and Waste Management Plans (RWMPs) Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Operational Waste Management Plans (OWMPs).
Develop and deliver zero waste strategies aligned with ISO standards and client sustainability goals.
Embed circularity into construction and operational phases of projects.
Conduct site audits and permit/licence compliance reviews.
Lead environmental due diligence for acquisitions and legacy waste sites.
Project manage multidisciplinary teams and site-based projects.
Coordinate feasibility studies waste classification and characterisation and planning compliance reporting.
Provide technical leadership on strategic housing energy and infrastructure developments.

Please note: This role requires travel to client sites across Ireland. Flexibility and willingness to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

Lifestyle benefits (25 days of annual leave bank holidays sabbatical leave flexible working options).
Wellbeing benefits (including Health Insurance Annual Health Assessment Health and Fitness Club membership allowance).
Pension Scheme.
Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits
Travel benefits (including Annual Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme).
Company contribution towards; eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users) and Flu Vaccinations.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): providing free and confidential support for issues including work family relationships money and health.
Recognition of Significant Anniversaries

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

We are looking for a collaborative and driven professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in environmental sustainability.

To succeed in this role you will bring:

A relevant third-level degree in Environmental Science Sustainability Engineering or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in environmental consultancy waste industry and local government.
Strong understanding of Irish and EU environmental legislation and policy.
Skilled in data analysis regulatory compliance and environmental performance tracking.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication skills.
Proficiency in English both written and verbal.
Valid driving license.

Desirable/ Advantageous Qualifications:

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc Diploma) in Environmental Management Circular Economy or Health & Safety
Professional certifications or training in ISO systems environmental auditing or waste management
Valid Safe Pass or equivalent health and safety training
Membership with the Chartered Institute of Waste Managers (CIWM) or similar

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionAre you passionate about driving sustainability and environmental excellence Join us in a role where your expertise will shape the future of environmental compliance and circular economy practices across diverse sectors.What will you doIn this role you will lead and deliver high-impact co...

Description

What will you do

Your key responsibilities will include:

Prepare and manage EPA licence applications Waste Facility and Collection Permit applications.
Compile and submit Annual Environmental Reports (AERs) and Waste Data Returns.
Conduct Environmental Liability Risk Assessments (ELRAs) and develop Decommissioning Management Plans.
Design and implement Resource and Waste Management Plans (RWMPs) Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Operational Waste Management Plans (OWMPs).
Develop and deliver zero waste strategies aligned with ISO standards and client sustainability goals.
Embed circularity into construction and operational phases of projects.
Conduct site audits and permit/licence compliance reviews.
Lead environmental due diligence for acquisitions and legacy waste sites.
Project manage multidisciplinary teams and site-based projects.
Coordinate feasibility studies waste classification and characterisation and planning compliance reporting.
Provide technical leadership on strategic housing energy and infrastructure developments.

Please note: This role requires travel to client sites across Ireland. Flexibility and willingness to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

Lifestyle benefits (25 days of annual leave bank holidays sabbatical leave flexible working options).
Wellbeing benefits (including Health Insurance Annual Health Assessment Health and Fitness Club membership allowance).
Pension Scheme.
Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits
Travel benefits (including Annual Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme).
Company contribution towards; eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users) and Flu Vaccinations.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): providing free and confidential support for issues including work family relationships money and health.
Recognition of Significant Anniversaries

Qualifications

We are looking for a collaborative and driven professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in environmental sustainability.

To succeed in this role you will bring:

A relevant third-level degree in Environmental Science Sustainability Engineering or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in environmental consultancy waste industry and local government.
Strong understanding of Irish and EU environmental legislation and policy.
Skilled in data analysis regulatory compliance and environmental performance tracking.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication skills.
Proficiency in English both written and verbal.
Valid driving license.

Desirable/ Advantageous Qualifications:

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc Diploma) in Environmental Management Circular Economy or Health & Safety
Professional certifications or training in ISO systems environmental auditing or waste management
Valid Safe Pass or equivalent health and safety training
Membership with the Chartered Institute of Waste Managers (CIWM) or similar

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development
Change Management
Technical Project Management
NEC
Technical Writing
OSHA
CRM Software
EPA
Project Coordination
Remedy
EHS
Writing Skills

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DNV

Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business.

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