Environmental & Planning Officer - Kilkelly

Harrington Group have an exciting opportunity based in our Kilkelly HQ, and are now recruiting for an Environmental and Planning Officer to join our team.

As an Environmental and Planning Officer, you will be responsible for the management of our sites in the Connaught region.

You will be flexible, both in terms of working environment and site location.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven professional to take ownership of all environmental and planning functions at our company.

This role is a key player in ensuring day-to-day environmental compliance and performance, while also leading a range of sustainability and environmental improvement projects.

Responsibilities include : Field Work - Noise Monitoring, Water sampling, Dust collection.

Ensure compliance with all planning permission requirements.

Continuous monitoring of planning permission expiry dates.

Carry out audits and assessments on quarries.

Complete and implement company policies and procedures.

Developing and implementing environmental management systems.

Liaising with local authorities / regulatory bodies / residents.

Working with consultants on planning projects.

Strong knowledge of Planning & environmental laws and regulations.

Ability to problem solve and implement environmental measures to suit particular quarry issues.

Complete Article 27 forms - Soil & Stone and road plainings.

Complete Waste Return Forms and Annual Returns for the NWCPO.

Sign off invoices and allocate to correct quarry.

Perform monthly checks on waste ticket invoices to ensure Dispatch are completing them correctly.

Complete environmental reports as required.

Monitor company waste / arrange disposal.

Provide support and guidance to the Quarry Managers on such matters.

Provide input to the tendering process for potential work.

Must be flexible regarding start and finish times.

Skills Required : A third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (B.Sc. / B.E. preferred).

2-3 years of relevant experience in Quarry manufacturing preferred.

Experience with audits and regulatory interactions.

A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Solid understanding of environmental, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles.

Strong data management and reporting capabilities, with attention to environmental legislation and compliance.

Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

Fluent English verbal and Oral.

Ability to work independently and as part of a larger operational team.

Clean relevant Drivers License.

Quality focused.

The benefits on offer for this position are as follows : Competitive Salary Twenty-one Days Annual Leave (T&C's apply) Statutory Sick Pay Contributory Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Further education / training and development support Company Mobile Phone Contract - Full Time with 6 Mths Probationary period.

Working Days - Monday to Friday.

Working Hours -40 hrs + per week Salary / Rate : Not Disclosed Closing Date for Applicants : 26th September 2025 Applications : Please e-mail your CV & Cover letter with a copy of your valid and relevant qualifications to Please only apply to this role if you are both currently based in and legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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