Environmental Consultant

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Limerick

Compensation: €35,000 - €45,000 / year

Description

Environmental Consultant - Axis Environmental Services

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Limerick, Co. Limerick (with travel to client sites throughout Ireland)

Salary: €35,000 - €45,000 depending on experience

About Us

Axis Environmental Services provides environmental monitoring, emissions testing and consultancy services across Ireland. Working with industrial, commercial and public sector clients, Axis delivers high-quality environmental compliance services, helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and environmental obligations.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

About the Role

We are seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our growing consultancy team.

This is a varied and client-facing role combining technical assessment, report writing, project management and environmental compliance support. Working closely with our monitoring teams, clients and specialist consultants, you will help deliver practical environmental solutions across a wide range of industrial, commercial and public-sector projects.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of environmental disciplines, including EPA licensing, environmental compliance, risk assessment, air quality, noise, planning and environmental management. We welcome candidates with experience in one or more of these areas who are interested in developing their expertise across a wider consultancy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and support EPA licence applications, reviews and amendment requests
Compile technical reports, assessments and environmental submissions
Assist clients with environmental compliance, reporting and licence management
Prepare Annual Environmental Reports and other regulatory submissions
Review monitoring data and assess compliance with licence conditions and environmental standards
Support environmental audits, inspections and regulatory interactions
Prepare Environmental Liabilities Risk Assessments (ELRAs) and Closure, Restoration and Aftercare Management Plans (CRAMPs)
Develop environmental risk assessments and mitigation strategies
Undertake air dispersion modelling assessments and technical reporting
Support environmental noise assessments and modelling projects
Provide environmental inputs to planning applications and development projects
Manage project scopes, programmes, budgets and client deliverables
Prepare quotations, proposals and scopes of work
Maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators and project stakeholders
Support the continued growth and development of Axis consultancy services

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Requirements

Qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
Experience within environmental consultancy, environmental compliance or industrial environmental management
Strong technical report-writing and data interpretation skills
Experience preparing environmental assessments, compliance reports or licence submissions
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Full driving licence valid for driving in Ireland
Willingness to travel to client sites as required

Desirable

Experience preparing EPA licence applications, reviews and compliance reports
Experience preparing ELRAs and CRAMPs
Air dispersion modelling experience using AERMOD or similar software
Environmental noise modelling experience using SoundPLAN or equivalent software
Experience supporting planning applications and environmental assessments
Knowledge of Appropriate Assessment, AA Screening and Natura Impact Statements
GIS and environmental data management experience
Experience mentoring junior staff or reviewing technical reports

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and commercially aware environmental professional who enjoys solving complex environmental challenges and building strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing their own projects, delivering high-quality technical work and working directly with clients and regulators. You will enjoy working across a variety of environmental disciplines and be keen to continue developing your expertise within a growing consultancy business.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a salary of €35,000 - €45,000 depending on experience and provide a supportive working environment including:

A varied portfolio of environmental consultancy projects
Opportunities to develop specialist technical skills
Exposure to a broad range of environmental disciplines and sectors
Collaboration with experienced environmental monitoring and consultancy teams
Training, professional development and career progression opportunities
Access to the wider expertise and opportunities available across the Celnor Group
Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental consultancy where you can take ownership of projects, broaden your technical expertise and play an important role in the continued growth of the business.

Axis Environmental Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

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Important Information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to the ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.

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