The Company
Rowan is an ambitious, growing, dynamic multidisciplinary company that provide Environmental Consultancy and Forensic Engineering services.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated Junior Environmental Consultant to join our team in Ireland. This position offers a hybrid working model, based in either our Trim, Co Meath or Oranmore, Co Galway office, providing the opportunity to work on diverse projects in the areas of EPA licensing, compliance auditing, and environmental management. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to develop their skills, contribute to sustainable practices, and gain hands-on experience in environmental consultancy.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about environmental sustainability and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow within the industry. They will work under the guidance of senior consultants, gaining exposure to environmental compliance, EPA licensing, and best practices in environmental management.
You will have the autonomy to complete excellent work your way, in accordance with the company vision to ‘Provide Excellence with a Sense of Humour’. There will be regular contact and support from the Environmental and Managing Directors. Hybrid Working arrangement with 2 days per week based in a Rowan Office.
Competencies
The required candidate must have the following knowledge and attributes:
- A third level qualification (Degree/Masters) in environmental science or related discipline.
- Experience working in the Irish environmental and planning legislative contexts with EPA
- Licencing and report writing / review.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- 2+ years’ relevant experience preferred.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail.
- Be self-motivated and solution driven.
- A full clean driving licence.
The candidate must be:
- Eager to learn and passionate about environmental sustainability.
- A proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.
- Capable of working under supervision and taking direction while contributing positively to the team.
- Comfortable engaging with clients, peers, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Ability to think analytically and apply creative solutions to project challenges.
Required Outcomes (Alignment with Rowan Core Values)
- Expertise & personality to match our core values.
- Get on with our team, clients and suppliers based on respect.
- Personable – build a strong rapport with our clients, peers & authorities on-site & on-phone.
- Understand & value our clients’ needs.
- Direct our clients through the job process in an efficient and timely manner.
- Commercial nous to see and deliver opportunities in the market and identify potential clients, team members & acquisition targets.
- Maintain credibility & integrity with clients, peers & authorities.
- Identify the key facts, core problems & potential solutions on each job.
- Create an excellent, clear, concise report that details the relevant facts & opinions.
- Finish a job with a satisfied client that believes we exceeded their expectations and delivered value for their money.
To apply please forward your cv to info@rec.ie
Benefits to the Role
- Regular access to and Environmental Director & Managing Director for mentoring, coaching & brainstorming.
- Support of experienced consultants.
- Autonomy to complete projects their own way within Rowan objectives, core values, quality & financial targets.
- Competitive Salary.
- 5% contributory pension after 6 months.
- Performance bonus – KPI criteria to be decided with candidate.
- Potential to develop into a leadership role if they have desire and ability.
Rowan Services
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) & Environmental Planning
Environmental Due Diligence & Land Contamination
EPA Licensing
ESG & Sustainability
Drone Surveying
