INFORM3 RECRUITMENT
Environmental Co-Ordinator
Job Location: Donegal
Sector: Civil
Inform3 are recruiting for an Environmental Co-Ordinator to work on civil projects in Donegal.
The Environmental Coordinator will work to minimise environmental impacts, and promote best practices in environmental sustainability throughout project lifecycles.
Environmental Co-Ordinator Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and monitor environmental management plans (EMPs) on civil construction sites, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular environmental audits, inspections and site surveys; identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor subcontractors and suppliers for environmental compliance.
- Maintain records of environmental performance data, incidents, permit documentation and reporting.
- Prepare environmental reports for internal management and external regulatory bodies as needed.
- Assist in the preparation / review of method statements, risk assessments, environmental / sustainability sections of tenders and project plans.
- Provide training and awareness sessions to site staff, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on environmental issues, policies, and best practices.
- Liaise with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, local communities, clients, consultants.
- Support continuous improvement of environmental performance: suggest and implement improvements and innovations (e.g. waste reduction, biodiversity protection, erosion control, pollution avoidance).
- Respond to environmental incidents, manage remediation or mitigation actions, investigate root causes and ensure follow‑up.
- Ensure that all permits, licenses, consents (marine, water, wildlife etc.) are identified, secured, maintained and complied with.
Environmental Co-Ordinator Required Qualifications/Experience:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in construction / civil engineering / marine works environment (site‑based experience preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, standards, and best practice in Ireland
- Familiarity with ISO 14001 and environmental management systems.
- Experience with audits and inspections, site‐based environmental monitoring, incident investigations.
- Good communication skills (written & verbal), able to interact with site staff, subcontractors, regulators and clients.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks/projects.
- Problem solving mindset, able to make decisions or escalate issues appropriately.
- Proficiency in MS Office; able to manage data, reports etc.
The client understands the value of quality staff, ensuring that they have put in place professional working practices and in return are looking for candidates that are self-motivated and who can deliver quality work.
For any more information on the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle Keeley on email michelle@inform3.com or phone 015 314 886 / 028 308 98 345.
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