Senior Environmental Scientist

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Ireland. 

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

Arup’s Environmental Consulting team comprises teams covering a range of environmental specialisms. In general, the team coordinates, manages and produces environmental impact assessment reports, working with a variety of technical disciplines on a wide range of different types of development. 

The team have expertise in environmental impact assessment (EIA), strategic environmental assessment (SEA), and Industrial Emissions licensing.  We have a track record of delivering impact assessments for a range of development types, including high profile, major infrastructure and development projects. 

The Opportunity 

We are currently conducting impact assessments for some of the most prominent infrastructure projects in Ireland. We are looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist  to join our impact team in Ireland, where you will be responsible for delivering and managing projects.

In this role, you will carry out impact assessments across a range of projects, including major national infrastructure projects in the transport, water, and energy sectors, as well as urban development projects. Our clients include private developers, public sector authorities, and various other organisations.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment with specialists in environmental science, planning, engineering, and urban design, working closely with both internal and external technical disciplines to provide high-quality environmental consultancy services. 

Your responsibilities will include conducting technical work, as well as assisting with the preparation of proposals and marketing activities.

You will be responsible for delivering environmental impact assessments, managing technical teams, and reviewing reports. This includes writing EIA reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing project scheduling and budgets, leading multi-disciplinary teams, liaising with clients, advising on mitigation measures, engaging with stakeholders, conducting project reviews, and preparing bids and presentations.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you ?

In order to be successful, you will have previous experience working within a commercial environment, including client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance and financial/budget control.  You will be confident in managing more junior staff, including line management tasks where appropriate.  Project experience in the energy, commercial and/or transport sectors along with Chartered Environmentalist status is very much desirable. 

We are interested in the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Good understanding of environmental legislation, and knowledge of application of relevant legislation, policy and guidance in respect to impact assessment for a range of project types
• Undertaking EIA in Ireland
• Have a proven ability to project manage environmental projects, successfully managing teams of technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams
• Good analytical skills with a focus on finding solutions in relation to impact assessment technical and project management issues

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. 

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?