Environmental Engineer

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Environmental Engineer (Consultancy)

Belfast

DescriptionWe are hiring for our client, a respected environmental consultancy in Belfast, to appoint an Environmental Engineer to join their growing team. This Environmental Engineer role combines fieldwork with desk-based analysis and regular client contact, delivering varied projects across multiple sectors. The successful Environmental Engineer will enjoy genuine scope for professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  • Structured career development, with support towards chartered status

  • Varied, hands-on project work across multiple sectors

  • Belfast based, permanent role with flexible working hours

  • The Role

    • Plan and carry out environmental sampling of soil, groundwater and surface water, and supervise intrusive ground investigations

    • Prepare and submit waste licence, permit and exemption applications, and support clients with compliance

    • Produce Phase I and Phase II site assessments and contaminated land risk assessments

    • Write clear, technically sound reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders

    • Manage tasks and smaller projects to agreed scope, programme and budget

    • Contribute to fee proposals, tenders and business development

    The Person

    • Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Civil Engineering

    • 2-4 years’ experience in an environmental consultancy or related environment

    • Demonstrable experience of environmental sampling and waste licensing, including engaging with regulators

    • Working knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland

    • Strong report writing, analytical and data interpretation skills

    • Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

    • Desirable: progress towards chartered status (CEnv, CSci, CEng), CIWM/IEMA/ICE membership, contaminated land or hydrogeology experience, GIS skills, CSCS card

    The Rewards

    • Permanent, full-time position

    • Support towards professional accreditation

    • Pension, annual leave and flexible working hours

    • The chance to work alongside experienced senior colleagues

    Next StepsFor further information, or to apply for this Environmental Engineer job, please contact Adam Adair. Visit our website for a full list of Built Environment opportunities.

    Why Hunter SavageAs a specialist recruitment consultancy, we focus on the Built Environment across NI and ROI, with offices in Belfast, Dublin, London, Edinburgh and Manchester. Our deep sector insight helps us build long-term relationships and guide you towards the right career move.

    Salary is usually negotiable. Salary details listed are a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

    Skills:Environmental Engineering

    Benefits:Pension

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    Posted: November 6th, 2026