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Environmental Specialist, Hydrogeology & Contaminated Land

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25959
Science
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

 

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

Join the Planning & Environmental Group within Civil, Environmental & Renewables Department of ESB Engineering & Major Projects, where we provide a broad range of environmental and planning services for ESB Group throughout the feasibility, design, construction and operation & maintenance phases of electricity infrastructure projects in Ireland and overseas.

The team specialises in:

 

  • Preparation & Submission of planning applications
  • Environmental Consenting, Licensing & Compliance
  • Environmental SI, Site Remediation & Incident Response
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Environmental & Ecological Studies
  • Sustainability Reporting and Leadership

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Specialist to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future.

 

 

Position Description

 

The Environmental Specialist will be a member of the Planning & Environmental (P&E) Group within the Engineering & Major Projects (EMP) business unit. 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.
  • Possess strong commercial awareness of the financial implications of the management of contaminated land and waste.
  • Proactively collaborate with teams across the Department and the wider ESB group as required.
  • Produce environmental reports / technical notes / memos as required.

 

 

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:

- Knowledge of and successful delivery of projects in accordance with the following: 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 10175:2011 + A2:2017 Investigation of potentially contaminated sites.

- Knowledge of and experience in soil and waste management, waste classification, hydrogeological assessment, due diligence, Licensing and Permitting, Generic Quantitative Risk Assessments (GQRA’s), Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessments (DQRA’s) and Remedial Options Appraisals.

  • Working knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and industry best practice standards /guidelines required.
  • Experience with working in multi-disciplinary teams and delivering small to large scale projects.
  • Strong project management skills, including excellent communications and report writing skills.

 

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

 

Desirable

 

  • Qualified Geologist or Hydrogeologist
  • Chartered Environmentalist

 

 

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 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 

 

13th January 2025

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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