Environmental Officer - Galway - Main Contractor
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Health and Safety
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Galway based role
Award-winning Main contractor
€60,000 - €65,000 vehicle pension
Large Healthcare, commercial, renovation projects
The Company
This well-established main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction projects across Galway. Working across both public and private sectors, the business specialises in technically challenging builds including healthcare, education, hospitality, and heritage developments.
Known for quality delivery and collaborative working, the company places a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a growing project pipeline in the West of Ireland, they are expanding their environmental and sustainability function to support ongoing and future projects.
The Role – Environmental Officer
This is a key role within the organisation, supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across multiple construction projects. Based in Galway with regular site visits, you will play a central part in ensuring projects meet environmental standards, regulatory requirements, and company sustainability targets.
You will work closely with project teams, commercial departments, and external stakeholders to embed best practice environmental performance across all stages of construction.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: €60,000 – €65,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• Company pension
• Career progression within a growing contractor
• Exposure to major construction and sustainability projects
• Ongoing professional development
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive Main Contractor at the forefront of sustainable construction in Ireland. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of large-scale projects while playing a meaningful role in shaping environmental performance on site.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this role offers long-term career development for an Environmental Officer looking to grow within the construction sector.
How to Apply
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00447881229823 or 015314345.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Environmental Management Officers, Environmental Advisors, and Sustainability Engineers within Ireland’s construction sector. We work closely with leading main contractors and developers, giving you access to roles that are not widely advertised.
If you’re an Environmental Management Officer, Environmental Advisor, Sustainability Officer, or Environmental Engineer looking to progress your career in construction, we can help you find the right opportunity.
Award-winning Main contractor
€60,000 - €65,000 vehicle pension
Large Healthcare, commercial, renovation projects
The Company
This well-established main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction projects across Galway. Working across both public and private sectors, the business specialises in technically challenging builds including healthcare, education, hospitality, and heritage developments.
Known for quality delivery and collaborative working, the company places a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a growing project pipeline in the West of Ireland, they are expanding their environmental and sustainability function to support ongoing and future projects.
The Role – Environmental Officer
This is a key role within the organisation, supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across multiple construction projects. Based in Galway with regular site visits, you will play a central part in ensuring projects meet environmental standards, regulatory requirements, and company sustainability targets.
You will work closely with project teams, commercial departments, and external stakeholders to embed best practice environmental performance across all stages of construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and improve environmental performance across multiple active construction sites
- Support site teams in implementing best practice environmental controls and mitigation measures
- Conduct regular site inspections and provide guidance on environmental risks and improvements
- Assist project teams in achieving sustainability targets and reducing environmental impact
- Track and report on environmental KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement
- Provide support and training to site personnel on environmental awareness and compliance
- Assist in the preparation of environmental documentation for project delivery and handover
- Collaborate with design and commercial teams to integrate sustainable solutions into projects
- Ensure effective management of materials, resources, and waste streams on site
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across environmental and sustainability performance
- Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an environmental role, ideally within construction or infrastructure
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements in Ireland
- Experience working on construction or civil engineering projects is highly desirable
- Excellent organisational and reporting skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams and stakeholders
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented
- Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
Salary: €60,000 – €65,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• Company pension
• Career progression within a growing contractor
• Exposure to major construction and sustainability projects
• Ongoing professional development
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive Main Contractor at the forefront of sustainable construction in Ireland. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of large-scale projects while playing a meaningful role in shaping environmental performance on site.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this role offers long-term career development for an Environmental Officer looking to grow within the construction sector.
How to Apply
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00447881229823 or 015314345.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Environmental Management Officers, Environmental Advisors, and Sustainability Engineers within Ireland’s construction sector. We work closely with leading main contractors and developers, giving you access to roles that are not widely advertised.
If you’re an Environmental Management Officer, Environmental Advisor, Sustainability Officer, or Environmental Engineer looking to progress your career in construction, we can help you find the right opportunity.
