Senior Environmental Engineer

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish consultancy is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join their Circular Economy and Environmental team in Dublin. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a minimum of 4/5 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing design work, ensuring compliance with standards, and liaising with clients. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities toward Principal Engineer level.

Benefits

Career progression to Principal Engineer

Collaboration with experienced professionals

Focus on sustainability and the circular economy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4/5 years’ post-graduate professional experience.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and execution of design work and CAD documentation.
• Attend and participate in site and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Health & Safety standards.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and contractors throughout projects.
• Coordinate deliverables with internal departments and external consultants.

Skills

Project management capabilities

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

A leading Irish consultancy is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join their growing Circular Economy and Environmental team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary firm delivering projects across waste management, energy recovery, environmental infrastructure, and sustainable resource solutions.

The role is ideally suited to candidates with a background in civil or environmental engineering and at least 4/5 years of relevant experience. Based in North Dublin, this position offers long-term career progression opportunities, including the potential to move into a Principal Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and execution of design work and CAD documentation alongside project engineers and technicians.
• Attend and participate in site and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Assurance and Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate deliverables with other internal departments and external consultants.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 4/5 years’ post-graduate professional experience.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Design experience related to anaerobic digestion facilities, waste infrastructure, or public realm projects.
• Previous involvement in solid waste, bio-waste, or sludge management projects.

Why Apply for the role of Senior Environmental Engineer?

• Be part of a well-established and respected consultancy.
• Work in a role that supports career progression toward Principal Engineer level.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals on impactful environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Join a growing team focused on sustainability and the circular economy.

Contact

For a confidential discussion about the role of Senior Environmental Engineer in Dublin, please contact Ranait Coughlan

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[phone] (01) 66 200 8