Environmental Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Environmental Specialist to join the Planning & Environmental Group within Civil, Environmental & Renewables Department of ESB Engineering & Major Projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering services and solutions related to environmental site investigations, site remediation, pollution control and waste management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support project delivery by providing specialist environmental advice and support to a range of projects, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide technical input to EIAR and other statutory consents for projects (e.g. planning, IE, IPC and waste licence applications)
* Design and oversee environmental site investigations including soil sampling, groundwater sampling and soil vapour assessment.
* Provide advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders and projects in managing and dealing with compliance for contaminated land, remediation works, waste management, de-commissioning of expired assets and management of environmental incidents in compliance with all applicable laws.
Knowledge Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* A minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required.
* Demonstrated experience in contaminated land with exposure to a wide range of environmental and engineering situations including: EPA Guidance on Contaminated Land and Groundwater at EPA licenced sites, 2013 & Environment Agency CLR 11 and Land Contamination and Risk Management (LCRM) 2019; Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste (1st edition v1.1, WM3) & BS + A2:2017 Investigation of potentially contaminated sites.
Desirable:
* Similar experience to that detailed above for contaminated land and waste management in Northern Ireland, UK and Europe
* Full drivers' licence and access to a car
Qualifications:
Essential:
* Level 8 Environmental/Geological/Hydrogeological Degree
Location:
This role is based in EMP Dublin office but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role. ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working - combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.
The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and may change as we learn about hybrid working. Site visits is also a feature of this role which will require a certain amount of travel within Ireland.
Reporting to Environmental Engineering Senior Team Leader within the Planning & Environmental Group of Civil, Environmental & Renewable Engineering.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to a net zero carbon future
Progressive, hybrid working model
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary: €57,000 to €68,000 per annum
Closing Date: Not specified