Contaminated Land Specialist Lead

The role of Environmental Specialist shall have responsibility for managing and delivering services and solutions related to contaminated land, pollution control and waste management in the Environmental Engineering group within Networks Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will be to:

- 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)

- Lead, 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.

- Understand and advise on 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 7 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, The Sidings, Grand Canal, Dublin 2 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, on at least two days per week. 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 Lead within Networks Civil & Environmental Engineering group.

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

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

Closing Date

10th November 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

- Accountable and Ethical

- Collaborative

- Growing and Adaptive

- Proactive

- Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

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

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.