Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

ATG are working with a leading environmental and engineering consultancy with offices across Ireland and a growing portfolio of public and private sector clients. Their multidisciplinary team is involved in projects across infrastructure, energy, contaminated land, brownfield regeneration, and environmental compliance.

As they expand, they are seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to play a key role in delivering technical excellence and supporting the development of junior staff.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer, you will lead and deliver a range of site investigation, contaminated land, and remediation projects. You will provide technical direction, manage project delivery from concept to completion, and liaise with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to shape projects that have a real environmental and societal impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and interpret ground investigations for environmental and geotechnical assessments
• Assess contaminated land risks and prepare human health and controlled waters risk assessments
• Prepare technical reports, including Phase I and II Environmental Assessments, remediation strategies, and validation reports
• Oversee contractor and sub-consultant activities on site, ensuring quality, health & safety, and environmental compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
• Support business development through proposal writing, client presentations, and contributing to strategic growth
• Engage with environmental regulators, planning authorities, and statutory stakeholders
• Stay abreast of relevant legislation, standards, and guidance (e.g., EPA, CLR11, BS10175, ISO standards)

Requirements:

Essential:

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related Earth/Environmental Science
• Minimum of 6+ years' experience in geo-environmental consultancy or related field
• Strong technical knowledge of contaminated land risk assessment, soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation design
• Proven track record of leading projects and managing client relationships
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel within Ireland

Desirable:

• Chartered status or working towards (e.g., Engineers Ireland, IGI, IEMA)
• Familiarity with GIS, groundwater modelling, or geotechnical software (e.g., HoleBASE, Surfer, Leapfrog)
• Experience working within Irish regulatory frameworks (EPA, Planning and Development Acts)
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) or experience managing multi-disciplinary projects