Principal Environmental Consultant

Contact Ciaran Hall the consultant managing this role.

Role Overview

The Principal Environmental Consultant will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical expertise, and client-facing advisory services across a broad spectrum of environmental projects. This role requires a combination of deep technical knowledge, project management experience, and the ability to develop and grow client relationships in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage complex environmental projects, ensuring delivery to the highest technical and professional standards.
- Provide expert advice on environmental impact assessments (EIA), permitting, regulatory compliance, remediation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
- Identify business development opportunities and contribute to proposal writing and bid management.
- Keep abreast of emerging environmental regulations, industry trends, and best practices to inform client solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across international offices to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10–15 years’ experience in environmental consultancy, including significant leadership experience.
- Proven track record in managing high-value, complex projects for multinational clients.
- Strong technical expertise in areas such as EIA, environmental permitting, contaminated land, air quality, water resources, and sustainability assessments.
- Excellent understanding of Irish and EU environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
- Professional accreditation or membership (e.g., Chartered Environmentalist, IEMA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Exceptional project and team management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience in business development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and clients across multiple countries.
- Strategic thinker with problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to challenges.

Note: The remainder of the original content references additional roles (Bat Ecologist, Principal Risk Consultant, Senior Ecologist, Botanist) and locations. This refined description focuses on the Principal Environmental Consultant role in Dublin. If needed, separate postings should be created for the other positions to maintain clarity and focus.

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