Senior Environmental Consultant/EIA Coordinator

Thomas & Adamson; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas & Adamson seeks a highly experienced professional for a full-time position in Ireland, focusing on environmental and planning projects. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and working closely with clients to deliver impactful sustainability solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience and a strong background in project management, along with expertise in Irish environmental legislation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive pension benefits

CPD Training and Educational assistance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in the engineering/environmental sector.
• Chartered Environmentalist preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and delivery of environmental and planning reports.
• Taking ownership of projects and providing updates to stakeholders.
• Motivating and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Technical environmental input

Education

Level 8 qualification in Engineering/Environmental/Sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS/QGIS

Job description

About Us

About Egis

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

About Egis in Ireland

Egis has operated in Ireland since 1994 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering, and operations firms in the country. Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 470km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick..

Why join Egis?

Joining Egis means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today’s biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations.

In Ireland, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tunnels, water and energy services, via rail to cyber, designing smart, green infrastructure, transport, and buildings, connecting people and creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

We are passionate about solving our clients’ most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industries and the planet.

Local experience backed by global reach

Egis engineering foundation and pedigree is in JB Barry's local legacy. Generations of engineers have passed through our doors, and our standing among Irish clients has been established over decades. We have been behind some of Ireland’s iconic infrastructure with specialisms including water & energy, structures and transportation. Now we’re part of Egis we have access to global talent, teams and technologies. A career with us can lead to opportunities to travel and experience some of our work in over 100 countries

About the Role

Main responsibilities:

• Coordination and delivery of EIARs, AA Screening & Natura Impact Statements, and other environmental and planning reports.
• Taking ownership of projects from inception to completion and providing regular project updates to the environment team director and clients.
• Providing technical environmental input to projects, including design, data collection and analysis.
• Management of the interaction with multi-disciplinary project teams, sub-consultants, clients and stakeholders
• Coordination of projects day-to-day, including fee proposal, invoicing, delivering on client expectations and preparation and review/sign off of documents.
• Motivating, mentoring, and guiding junior members of the team.
• Assisting in developing and consolidating client relationships and networks and keep up to date with developments and innovations within the environmental sectors.
• Assisting in the preparation of tender submissions and prepare specifications for third party services for projects.
• Representing the company at client meetings, public consultations, and regulatory hearings.
• Liaising with County Councils, An Bord Pleanála (An Coimisiún Pleanála) and other statutory bodies as required.

What do we need from you

Suitable Candidates will have:

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience working in the engineering / environmental sector.
• Qualification (Level 8) in Engineering/ Environmental/ Sustainability or related subject, Masters qualified in a relevant specialism preferred, but not essential.
• Professions Membership of relevant professional body (CIEEM, IEMA etc), Chartered Environmentalist is preferred.
• Expertise in leading the delivery of EIA/EIAR and managing multidisciplinary teams on large infrastructure projects is essential.
• Experience as a technical lead in a discipline related to EIA an advantage e.g. ecology, noise or air quality.
• Knowledge of Irish planning and environmental legislation, policy and practice is essential.
• Excellent project management skills, an ability to prioritise projects balancing client expectations, available staff resources and project deadlines.
• Experience in sustainability and carbon management for projects, working knowledge of LEED/BREEAM desirable but not essential.
• You’ll be self-motivated, organised, and capable of working on your own initiative
• You’ll have a high standard of attention to detail, excellent report writing, and communication skills.
• We thrive on strong communication; you’ll bring strong interpersonal skills to work as part of a team.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS/QGIS.
• A good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental management.

What we can offer:

• Full-time, Permanent position
• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working policy
• Comprehensive pension benefits
• CPD Training and Educational assistance
• Professional membership cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to join a team and company with a strong culture, active calendar of team events.
• As part of Egis, you’ll have access to our group-wide professional and personal learning and development programmes

What's in it for you?

For further information or to apply in strictest confidence please contact: Tom Doyle recruitment lead at Egis in Ireland. E: [e-mail]