Principal Environmental Scientist

Office Locations: Dublin

Employment Type: Permanent 

Work Location: Office, Hybrid

Pay: €70k - €75k DOE 

Experience: 10+ years’ experience

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is seeking a Principal Environmental Scientist to join their growing Environment Team in Dublin. This is a senior role that offers the chance to lead major projects and shape outcomes within a dynamic, collaborative team. You will have the opportunity to lead and deliver some of the most exciting and pivotal projects in the water, energy and transport sectors.

Lead the development and delivery of complex environmental projects (including large-scale Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and other statutory/non-statutory reports) from inception through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This includes setting project strategies and proactively managing risks to program delivery.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Work closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and scientists (both in Ireland and the wider network in the UK) to integrate inputs and achieve holistic project outcomes.

You will manage project teams and establish excellent working relationships with sub-consultants and partners.

Provide technical leadership and oversight

Act as a technical authority on environmental deliverables: you will review and approve key reports (EIAR chapters, environmental assessments, etc.) to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

You will champion quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in our EIA processes.

Drive client engagement and stakeholder liaison

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and regulators on your projects, building trusted advisor relationships.

You'll liaise with stakeholders (clients, local authorities, statutory bodies, the public) to navigate approvals and represent in consultations or hearings as needed.

Lead business development efforts

Contribute to growing our business by identifying opportunities, leading or assisting in bid and proposal preparation for multidisciplinary projects.

You will use your industry knowledge to craft compelling proposals and help secure new work, supporting the long-term success of the practice.

Mentor and develop team members

Inspire and guide our team and provide mentorship, technical guidance, and support the professional growth of our staff.

You will help to build capability within the team and across the business. As a senior leader, you will foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive and excel.

Requirements:

Degree qualified in a relevant science/environmental engineering subject (e.g. environmental science, sustainability, air and climate, noise, geology, hydrogeology etc.).

Masters qualified in a relevant specialism preferred, but not essential.

Significant relevant experience within a consultancy environment, specifically in the preparation and co-ordination of EIAR and non-statutory environmental reports.

Chartered Membership of relevant professional body desirable.

Excellent working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant planning and environmental legislation, and technical guidance and industry standards / best practice, particularly in relation to the preparation of EIARs.

Proven track record in preparing and coordinating EIARs and other environmental reports within a consultancy environment. Experience managing major environmental projects (for example, infrastructure EIAs in sectors like transport or energy) is essential.

Proven track record in project management of major environmental projects and development of bids.

Experience of providing technical support and mentoring as part of a team.

A full clean driving licence will be essential.

Package:

Salary €70k - €75k DOE

Professional membership cover

Comprehensive pension benefits

Accident and illness cover

CPD Training & Education

Flexible working hours to provide a better work/life balance.

Flexible holiday scheme

Two paid volunteer days

Cycle to work scheme

Income protection

Contact:

Andrew Taylor is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Environment Scientist and interested roles based in Ireland. You can contact Andrew by e-mail at andrew@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-5310097 for a confidential chat.

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