Environmental Consultant

The Vacancy

RSK Ireland Ltd is seeking to recruit an Environmental Consultant to work as part of our Geosciences and Construction Planning Services team. This opportunity is for a motivated and ambitious person with good report writing and interpersonal skills seeking to advance their career. As this is primarily an office based role, there will be an option to work remotely.

The Belfast Geosciences and Construction Planning Services team provides consultancy, design and support services to both public and private sector organisations on a diverse range of projects including commercial and residential developments, infrastructure, utilities, transport, renewable energy, petrochemical and fuel retail companies. Our current workload includes major infrastructure projects, housing, warehousing and distribution developments and large‑scale remediation.

The successful candidate will be qualified with an Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related degree and have a broad understanding of environmental risks, mitigation strategies, and sustainability measures on active construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practice.

• Develop project‑specific Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) covering all relevant environmental aspects including air quality, biodiversity, water management, noise, dust, contaminated land and waste.
• Review third‑party technical reports and plans to identify environmental risks and mitigation and monitoring measures required during construction.
• Update and revise CEMPs in response to changing site conditions, development proposals, planning requirements and environmental legislation and site permits.
• Support the Geoscience Team on a range of other project‑related tasks as and when required including assisting with the preparation of technical reports, health and safety documentation, and management of subcontractors.
• Maintain and develop technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• A minimum of 2 years previous experience in environmental consulting.
• Knowledge of contaminated land, waste and planning legislation in UK / Ireland.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi‑task, plan and prioritise workloads.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages.
• Prepared to work as part of a team or as an individual.

• £Commensurate with experience
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
• Regular training and career development

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations.

We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme