Are you passionate about driving sustainability and environmental excellence? Join us in a role where your expertise will shape the future of environmental compliance and circular economy practices across diverse sectors.

What will you do?

In this role, you will lead and deliver high-impact consultancy services in environmental compliance, sustainability, and circular economy practices across the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. You will support clients in achieving regulatory compliance, embedding circularity, and enhancing environmental performance through strategic planning, technical expertise, and effective project delivery.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and managing EPA license applications, Waste Facility and Collection Permit applications.
Compiling and submitting Annual Environmental Reports (AERs) and Waste Data Returns.
Conducting Environmental Liability Risk Assessments (ELRAs) and developing Decommissioning Management Plans.
Conducting site audits and compliance reviews for permits and licenses.
Leading environmental due diligence for acquisitions and legacy waste sites.
Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviewing management systems to drive continuous improvement.
Managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing site-based projects.

In addition to core responsibilities, you will also:

Design and implement Resource and Waste Management Plans (RWMPs), Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), and Operational Waste Management Plans (OWMPs).
Develop and deliver zero waste strategies aligned with ISO standards and client sustainability goals.
Embed circularity into both construction and operational phases of projects.
Coordinate feasibility studies, waste classification and characterization, and planning compliance reporting.

Please note: This role requires travel to client sites across Ireland. Flexibility and willingness to travel is essential.

Principal Environmental Consultant – Circular Economy & Waste Management

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