Senior Environmental Consultant

Location:

Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Business:

Energy Systems

Position type:

Full Time

Contract type:

Permanent Employee

Job ID:

7264

Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

Join DNV's Circular Economy & EIA Team and Help Shape Environmental Compliance Across Ireland

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to combine programme leadership, regulatory engagement, client relationship management and technical environmental expertise?

DNV's Energy Systems business is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our growing Circular Economy & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of nationally significant environmental compliance programmes, working closely with clients, regulators and industry stakeholders to drive positive environmental outcomes across Ireland.

Based in the Greater Dublin area, you will manage high-profile environmental programmes, lead environmental audit and inspection activities, and support the continued growth of DNV's environmental services offering.

About our Team:

DNV's Circular Economy & EIA Team supports public and private sector clients across a wide range of environmental compliance, circular economy, sustainability and regulatory projects. We combine our technical excellence, regulatory expertise and specialist industry knowledge to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions to help organisations meet regulatory requirements, improve environmental performance and support Ireland's sustainability and energy transition ambitions.

Working as part of a collaborative team of environmental specialists, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to projects that make a tangible difference, while developing your expertise in project leadership, stakeholder engagement and team management within one of the world's leading independent assurance and advisory organisations.

The Role:

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will act as a trusted technical advisor and programme manager for key environmental compliance contracts. A significant element of the role involves managing a national audit programme on behalf of a national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, acting as the primary client contact, coordinating programme delivery and undertaking compliance audits. You will also manage and support a team of environmental professionals delivering audit activities across Ireland.

In addition, you will serve as DNV's lead contact for work involving inspections under the Solvents and Decorative Paints Regulations, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory stakeholders. Alongside programme delivery, you will play an important role in developing client relationships, supporting business growth and mentoring colleagues within a collaborative and highly respected environmental team.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme & Client Management

Lead the delivery of major environmental compliance programmes on behalf of key clients, serving as the principal point of contact for two major client accounts

Manage programme performance, resources, budgets, timelines and deliverables

Identify opportunities for service improvement, programme development and future growth opportunities, while supporting wider business development activities

Environmental Auditing & Inspections

Plan, coordinate and undertake environmental compliance audits across Ireland

Oversee audit quality, consistency and reporting outputs

Support the delivery of environmental inspection programmes on behalf of regulatory and industry clients

Oversee the quality, consistency and reporting of audit and inspection activities, ensuring delivery in accordance with relevant legislation, contractual requirements and DNV quality standards

Regulatory Compliance & Advisory Services

Interpret environmental legislation and regulatory requirements, providing clients with practical environmental compliance advice and guidance

Review compliance data and regulatory submissions to identify, assess and manage environmental compliance risks

Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, industry representatives and other stakeholders

Act as DNV's lead representative for key environmental compliance contracts, presenting findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders

Support training, guidance and communication activities where required.

Team Leadership

Manage, mentor and develop a small team of environmental professionals, supporting employee development, performance management and technical growth

Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the wider Circular Economy & EIA Team.

What we offer

We value all of our people and the contribution they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we recognise personal needs and offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter to you, including;

Lifestyle benefits (25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, sabbatical leave, flexible working options).

Wellbeing benefits (including Health Insurance, Annual Health Assessment, Health and Fitness Club membership allowance).

Pension Scheme- Employer contributions up to 9%

Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits

Travel benefits (including Annual Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme).

Company contribution towards; eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): providing free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health.

Recognition of Significant Anniversaries

About you

As an experienced environmental professional you'll enjoy combining technical expertise with programme leadership, client engagement and team development. Comfortable working with clients, regulators and other stakeholders, you can balance strategic oversight with practical delivery, whether leading environmental programmes, managing people or carrying out audit and inspection activities in the field.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline, together with significant relevant experience in environmental consultancy, environmental compliance, regulatory programmes or a related field

Experience managing environmental projects, programmes or contracts and undertaking environmental audits, inspections or compliance assessments

Demonstrable understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks

Excellent stakeholder engagement, client relationship management and people leadership skills including experience of managing or mentoring other

Strong report writing, communication and organisational skills

Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland (approximately 25% of working time).

Desirable Experience

Experience working with Producer Responsibility or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, or related circular economy initiatives such as packaging, WEEE, batteries or other regulated waste streams

Experience engaging with the EPA, local authorities or other regulatory bodies

Lead Auditor qualification and/or experience planning, coordinating or managing national audit, inspection or compliance programmes

Experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or broader environmental consultancy projects.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.