Overview

Environmental & Planning Officer

📌 Full-Time Contract Role
📌 Monday to Friday | 40+ Hours Per Week
📌 Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Arcon Recruitment, the longest established recruitment agency in Mayo, is currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental & Planning Officer on behalf of a well-established client.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated environmental professional to take ownership of environmental and planning functions across multiple sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and planning requirements are managed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out field work including noise monitoring, water sampling, and dust collection
• Ensure compliance with all planning permission requirements
• Monitor planning permission expiry dates and renewals
• Conduct audits and environmental assessments on operational sites
• Implement and maintain company environmental policies and procedures
• Develop and improve environmental management systems
• Liaise with local authorities, regulatory bodies, consultants, and residents
• Work alongside consultants on planning and environmental projects
• Complete Article 27 forms relating to Soil & Stone and road planning
• Prepare Waste Return Forms and Annual Returns for regulatory authorities
• Monitor company waste management and arrange disposal where required
• Review and approve invoices while allocating costs correctly
• Carry out monthly waste ticket invoice checks
• Prepare environmental reports and compliance documentation
• Support operational managers on environmental matters
• Assist with environmental input during tendering processes
• Maintain compliance with environmental legislation and industry standards

Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar environmental or planning role preferred
• Experience dealing with audits and regulatory bodies
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong reporting and data management skills
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• Ability to work independently and within a wider operational team
• Full clean driver’s licence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Quality-focused with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• 21 Days Annual Leave
• Company Mobile Phone
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical Provider Group Scheme Discounts
• Free Parking
• Excellent long-term career opportunity

Areas Covered

This role may suit candidates based in:

• Castlebar
• Ballina
• Westport
• Claremorris
• Ballyhaunis
• Swinford
• Foxford
• Ballinrobe
• Belmullet
• Charlestown
• Newport
• Kiltimagh
• Crossmolina
• Mayo Towns & Surrounding Areas

For more information on this role, please contact:

Sylvester Jennings
📞 087 6723533
📧 [email protected]

Arcon Recruitment is the longest established recruitment agency in Mayo.