Environmental Consultant
Location: Dublin

Optimize are product to partner with our client, a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy in Ireland seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Consultant to join their team as a Construction Environmental Compliance Manager on major construction projects across the Dublin region.

The company operates both domestically and internationally, supporting a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct regular on-site inspections, audits, and environmental walkovers.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and training sessions to site staff.
• Monitor compliance with all relevant environmental legislation, planning conditions, and permit requirements.
• Investigate, document, and close out environmental incidents.
• Review and assess environmental documentation such as Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and other contractor submissions.
• Oversee and audit waste management practices on site.
• Provide ongoing development and refinement of environmental management systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure best practice implementation and continual improvement of environmental standards on site.
• Foster strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams, contributing to long-term client satisfaction and repeat business.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (BSc or BA Hons) in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an environmental role; prior experience with environmental compliance on construction sites is advantageous.
• A focused environmental background (candidates with EHS-only qualifications will not be considered).
• Practical experience with auditing and site inspections.
• Solid knowledge of Irish environmental legislation, compliance obligations, and permitting processes.
• Highly motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a busy site environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Full, clean driving licence required.

Benefits:

The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits including a contributory pension scheme, maternity leave, discretionary company bonus, and up to 25 days of annual leave.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Environmental Consultant position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-13177

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