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Dublin, Ireland | Cork, Ireland
Overview
We are seeking an Associate Director Environment (Dublin) to join our growing Environment team with AtkinsRéalis. We are one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a major multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that specialises in aviation, water, energy and transportation infrastructure across Ireland.
In this role, you will lead strategic transport and environmental projects for significant projects across Ireland. You will have an excellent working knowledge of the Irish planning system and legislation. You will be able to provide expert guidance on sustainable transport solutions, environmental compliance, and integrated planning strategies to accelerate program delivery for our clients. You will lead the environmental aspects of high‑visibility projects with significant scope, risk and resource requirements—delivering outcomes that shape mobility, sustainability and environmental resilience.
Your role
- As an Associate Director Environment and Transportation, you will assume a leadership role on large and complex multi-disciplinary transportation projects primarily on rail but also roads, greenways etc.
- Ensure compliance with national/EU legislation and guidance, including the EIA Directive, the Department of Transport's Transport Appraisal Framework and TII guidelines.
- Coordinate and review complex planning applications, EIARs, Natura Impact Statements (NIS), Transport Impact Assessments (TIA) and masterplans.
- Lead Strategic Infrastructure/Part 10 planning applications for rail and major transport schemes.
- Contribute to tender proposals, lead bids and win new commissions to expand the business pipeline including contributing to pricing strategy.
- Monitor environmental risks through planning phases and implement mitigations.
- You will be able to identify and implement innovative solutions that de‑risk consenting, improve program certainty or elevate sustainability outcomes.
- Have a proactive leadership style with a genuine interest in mentoring and supporting others.
- Work closely and collaboratively with our transportation team including project managers, engineers, the wider environmental team (including GIS, ecology, land liaison team) and your peers.
- Experience in whole‑life carbon management, carbon accounting and sustainability assessments into transport and environmental deliverables would be advantageous.
- Manage project teams including working with the local and wider AtkinsRéalis teams across Ireland and the UK. You will also establish and maintain excellent working relationships with our sub-consultants.
- Strong communication and report writing skills.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-144375
Salary range
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Kaushik Sharma
Hi there, I'm Kaushik Sharma and I manage this role
About you
- Degree qualified in a relevant science or environmental engineering subject (e.g. environmental science, sustainability, air and climate, noise).
- Masters qualified in a relevant specialism preferred, but not essential.
- Chartered with Engineers Ireland, CIEEM or other equivalent professional institution.
- You must bring experience in a similar consultancy environment and have demonstratable experience in the delivery of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland particularly transportation and/or linear infrastructure.
- Specialised expertise across transport planning and environmental assessment, including EIARs and Part 8 applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Knowledge of Irish planning legislation and EU directives; experience engaging with An Coimisiún Pleanála and public consultations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary design team, delivery partners team members and colleagues.
- Proven experience in carbon accounting, whole‑life carbon, net‑zero roadmaps and sustainability reporting is preferable but not essential.
- A willingness to develop and build client relationships.
- Full driving license.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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