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Principal Environmental Scientist
Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.
FT is currently recruiting a Principal Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Science team in either our Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our environmental services, working collaboratively with a team of experienced professionals.
This role offers diverse projects exposure across a wide range of environmental sectors, including (but not limited to) planning and EIAR, waste management, infrastructure development, waste licensing and permitting, industrial emissions licensing and environmental due diligence.
FT's Responsibilities
What would my main responsibilities be in this role?
- Leading and managing project teams, reporting directly to a Director
- Overseeing the project management and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), Appropriate Assessments (AAs), planning application documentation, and other environmental reports
- Providing expert technical guidance on environmental matters across the business
- Actively contributing to business development efforts and supporting growth initiatives
- Managing the execution and compliance of regulatory approvals throughout project lifecycles
Skills / Qualifications
Are you the right person for the role?
- Degree-qualified in a relevant environmental discipline
- 12-15 years of post-graduate experience in an environmental role
- Chartered status in relevant professional discipline
- Strong understanding of planning, environmental and waste management legislation
- Demonstrated experience in project management and in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, planning applications, and licence/permit applications across a broad range of projects
- Proven experience in team leadership and client management
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
- Flexible, collaborative, and an effective team member
- Strong technical writing and report reviewing skills
- Experienced in liaising with external stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and sub-contractors
- Holds a full, clean driving licence
Is FT the right fit for you?
Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? Reach out to us at careers@ftco.ie today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.
Why Join FT?
Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:
- Continuous Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.
- Employee Experience
When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.
- Family Benefits
We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.
- Financial
FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.
- Wellbeing
We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone.
Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team. - Work Life Balance
At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.
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