Environmental Associate Director
JOB_53907041126752Job type
PermanentLocation
GalwayWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
DOE
Environmental Associate Director - Galway/Cork/Dublin
Your new company
Our client is a global leader in engineering, design, and project management. This consultancy delivers forward thinking solutions across the infrastructure, transportation, energy, and environmental sectors. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and digital innovation, it partners with clients to deliver complex, high impact projects. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, offering meaningful career development and the chance to work on transformative initiatives nationwide.
Your new role
As Associate Director for EIA, you will act as the lead technical authority on major infrastructure projects across Ireland, with a particular focus on delivering energy, rail and aviation projects. This is a hands on leadership role where you will take responsibility for the delivery, coordination and technical quality of EIARs and related environmental assessments, guiding projects from feasibility through to planning and consent. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects, manage environmental consenting strategies, and act as a senior advisor to clients and stakeholders. The role includes oversight of project budgets, programmes and resources, technical peer review for the wider environmental team, and active involvement in business development and proposal preparation. You will represent the company in engagements with regulators, statutory bodies and the public, including preplanning consultations, hearings and stakeholder meetings.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will bring substantial experience delivering complex EIA/EIAR projects within Ireland, underpinned by strong leadership and technical credibility. You will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental, planning or engineering discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. Engineers Ireland, CIEEM, CIWEM or equivalent)
- Extensive experience managing and coordinating EIARs for major infrastructure projects in Ireland
- Indepth knowledge of Irish planning legislation, EU environmental regulation, and EIA/EIAR guidance
- Proven experience leading projects through statutory consenting processes, including Strategic Infrastructure Developments and engagement with An Coimisiún Pleanála
- Strong multidisciplinary leadership skills, with experience coordinating technical specialists and external sub‑consultants
- Expertise in technical quality assurance, environmental risk management, waste management, and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent communication, report writing and client facing skills, with commercial awareness and bid experience
- A proactive, solutions focused mindset with a passion for sustainability and innovation
- A full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland for project commitments is also required.
What you'll get in return
Our client will offer a competitive salary based on experience along with attractive company benefits. They are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. They are invested in professional development to grow your skills and expertise. From day one, you’ll benefit from family friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks that celebrate and support different backgrounds and perspectives. They offer a hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.
What you need to do now
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Environmental Associate DirectorJOB_539070411267522026-04-292026-07-28
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