Environmental Consultant (CEMP Specialist) in Belfast

RSK Ireland Ltd, part of RSK Group, are seeking to recruit an Environmental Consultant experienced in preparing and implementing Environmental Management Plans for construction projects to work in our Belfast office as part of our Geosciences and Contaminated Land team. This is primarily an office-based role but some travel to site may be required to assist site works and the wider Geoscience team on other projects as and when required.

The Belfast Geosciences team provides consultancy and design 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 & distribution developments and large scale remediation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write 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.
• Define roles, responsibilities, reporting procedures, and emergency response protocols within CEMPs.
• Ensure CEMPs align with local and national legislation and construction permits.
• Update and revise CEMPs in response to changing site conditions, development proposals, or planning requirements.
• Support the Geoscience Team on a variety of projects including undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments, assisting intrusive site investigations, and environmental monitoring, preparing health and safety documentation, managing subcontractors and scheduling soil and water samples for analytical testing as and when required.
• Maintain and develop technical capability through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Person Specification

• A minimum of 2 years previous experience in construction projects and environmental consulting with direct experience writing CEMPs.
• Practical experience in managing environmental site investigations or construction projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages.
• QGIS, ArcGIS, CAD or similar data management/software knowledge is a significant advantage to assist with producing drawings.
• Proven ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise workloads.
• Knowledge of contaminated land, waste and planning legislation in UK / Ireland.
• Prepared to work as part of a team or as an individual.
• Full driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• £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

The Company

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.