▷ [Urgent Search] Senior Environmental Scientist
5 days ago
Permanent employee,Full-time· Dublin, Galway
About us
MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy.
Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields.
We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.
Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.
Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.
Job Description
MKO is seeking to recruit a Senior Environmental Scientist to work within the Environmental Team both in Galway and Dublin. The successful candidate will be working on EIAR projects in the wind energy, renewables, waste-to-energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, and a broad range of experience on large-scale projects in these sectors is a minimum requirement.
The key responsibilities associated with the role will be:
- Manage and oversee projects run by the company’s Environmental Team day-to-day, including fee agreements, invoicing, and delivering on client expectations
- Oversee, guide and manage junior team members and sub-consultants to deliver project requirements
- Take ownership of projects from inception to completion (including project profitability) and provide regular project updates to the Environmental Team director and clients
- Report to Environmental Team Director on project performance
- Prioritise projects while balancing client expectations, available staff resources and project deadlines
- Manage and implement business development initiatives for team
- Win new work by preparing and overseeing the preparation of fee proposals, identifying opportunities in the marketplace and ensuring a steady work flow.
The key requirements of the post will be:
- A third-level qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related fields that give the candidate the necessary skills to complete role
- A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in fulfilling similar functions or in a similar role
- An excellent understanding of the Irish planning system
- Broad range of large-scale project experience at EIAR/Planning/Construction stage
- Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering, construction management, ecology, hydrology/hydrogeology, noise, air, traffic, geotechnical and other EIAR subject areas and the interrelationships between them.
We actively embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental elements of our workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and a more dynamic work environment. We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.
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