On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for an Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant.

About the Role

Our client is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services, supporting projects across water, environmental management, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. Following continued growth in Ireland, including securing a range of brownfield regeneration, ground investigation, and hydrogeological projects, they are seeking an ambitious Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their expanding team.

This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and provides the opportunity to develop project management and technical expertise within a dynamic consultancy environment. The position involves a blend of site-based work (approximately 50%) and office-based responsibilities (approximately 50%), with flexibility depending on project demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of key client accounts, providing both technical and commercial assistance.

• Assist in planning and delivering ground investigation works, including groundwater and ground gas monitoring.

• Contribute to Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments.

• Support the preparation of Phase 2 interpretative reports, including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including land contamination, environmental due diligence, groundwater, and geo-technical specialists.

• Liaise with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders as required.

• Interpret geological, hydrogeological, geotechnical, and environmental data.

• Apply current contaminated land technical guidance and relevant planning regulations.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental management standards.

• Prepare clear, concise, and technically robust reports.

• Support junior staff and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, or a relevant Environmental Science discipline.

• Some relevant consultancy experience (graduate candidates will also be considered).

• Awareness of contaminated land guidance and planning regimes.

• Ability to interpret environmental and geotechnical data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Fully IT literate with strong technical report-writing ability.

• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental management.

• Full, preferably clean, driving licence.

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.

• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a willingness to learn and develop in a consultancy environment.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Masters degree) in a relevant discipline.

• Progress toward Chartership (CIWEM, IEMA, Geological Society, or equivalent).

• Experience supervising or managing ground investigation works, including groundwater and ground gas monitoring.

• Site accreditations such as Safe Pass or other relevant certifications.

• Technical specialisation in a relevant environmental or geotechnical field.