Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

1 week ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland RSK Group Full time

The Vacancy

RSK Ireland, part of RSK Group, offers a wide range of environmental consultancy services including those related to hydrology, hydrogeology, soils, geology, ecology, and biodiversity. Working alongside an experienced team, you will get involved with a vast array of projects predominantly within the energy, housing, commercial property, and manufacturing sectors.

The company now has an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to join the team in Cork or Dublin - Hybrid basis.

The role will be within the EIA Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Land, Soils and Geology Team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing technical leadership and guidance within the Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Land, Soils, and Geology Team.
  • Preparing technical reports to support environmental impact assessments, environmental licensing, and compliance monitoring.
  • Preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments.
  • Coordinating Environmental Sampling & Monitoring programmes.
  • Field-based works associated with projects might include arranging and supervision of trial pitting, drilling and geophysical surveys, peat probing and gouge coring surveys, surface water and groundwater monitoring.
  • Providing mentoring guidance and recruitment advice to the Operations Director.
  • Maintaining and developing technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Administrative duties including recording of time, invoicing, health and safety, and developing and updating templates.
  • Managing responses to requests for tenders and developing proposals.
Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate will be qualified with a relevant environmental or earth science degree (Geoscience, Environmental Science or similar) and ideally possess a Hydrology or Hydrogeology postgraduate qualification.

Person Specification:
  • Minimum of honours degree in relevant discipline e.g., Environmental / Civil Engineering, Geoscience or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 4+ years' (Senior Consultant) or 8+ years' (Principal Consultant) experience in a relevant position.
  • Ideally chartered with a relevant professional body or be willing to work towards chartership.
  • Post-graduate / MSc degree an advantage but not essential.
  • A good understanding of environmental guidance and legislation.
  • Significant experience in the provision of environmental services at a senior level with good analytical skills.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
  • Experience of working on renewable energy projects an advantage but not essential.
  • Good business development outlook and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and external bodies.
  • Full clean driving licence.
Salary & Benefits:
  • Dynamic hybrid working model.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme.
  • Continual Professional Development, both internally and sponsored by RSK where required/relevant.
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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