20FIFTY Partners is a purpose-led organisation that has been driving awareness and action on the climate and sustainability agenda. Together, with governments, agencies and enterprises, we are on a journey, delivering world class research and sustainability programmes that support long term resilience, operational excellence and helping to create a more sustainable planet, for us all.
We specialise in helping businesses and their teams to transition towards more sustainable outcomes in business. Working collaboratively with partners and clients, we create compelling programmes to address sustainability, digital and climate resilience challenges for organisations, ensuring they remain competitive and adaptable in an evolving landscape.
Role Overview
Over the past two decades, our team and capabilities have grown and evolved, underpinned by a culture of openness, innovation, and respect. To support our continued growth in Ireland and the UK, we are adding a Water Sustainability Consultant to our team.
Reporting to the Head of Advisory, you will provide clients with expert technical and strategic guidance on a range of water-related initiatives at both site and portfolio levels. You will help develop clear, actionable strategies that help clients improve water efficiency, strengthen water resilience, and meet water-related disclosure requirements - all while aligning with their business goals, regulatory obligations, and stakeholder expectations.
As a Water Sustainability Consultant, you will play a vital role in advancing sustainable water management across diverse sites and portfolios, delivering tangible business and environmental benefits. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a broad range of clients across Ireland and the UK, influencing sustainable water practices in diverse sectors. You will be supported by a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading comprehensive site- and portfolio-level water assessments, including water mapping, water balance analysis, risk identification and true cost of water studies ensuring projects are delivered on scope, schedule and budget.
Establishing robust baselines for water efficiency, resilience and stewardship, identifying high-impact opportunities for improvement that deliver measurable impact.
Benchmarking site performance against industry peers and internal targets to identify quick wins and develop long-term improvement strategies.
Translating findings into actionable, phased plans featuring measurable targets, capital and operational options, and compelling business case summaries.
Guiding clients in the accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of water data, ensuring compliance with leading frameworks such as the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Facilitating educational and decision-making workshops with cross-functional teams to align objectives, build stakeholder commitment, and drive momentum.
Communicating effectively across all organisational levels to advocate for and advance water-related initiatives.
What We Are Looking For:
An honours Bachelor or Master’s degree in an Environmental Management, Water Resource Management, Civil, Engineering or Scientific domain.
Ideally, 2+ years' experience in water projects in industrial settings.
Experience and expertise in metering, monitoring, water risk assessment, analysis and optimisation methodologies and water mapping.
The ability to lead client sustainability engagements
An ability to identify, establish, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Strong team player who can manage several projects, meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations
Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to working with others
Strong interpersonal skills and a client service-oriented mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report drafting and delivering presentations
The ability to lead and motivate themselves and others; takes ownership of issues and seeks team participation to achieve best solution.
The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations.
Excellent IT skills, (MS Excel in particular) and resource efficiency and mapping software.
Knowledge and experience of the implementation of environmental management systems and standards such as ISO14001, ISO5001, Alliance for Water Stewardship etc would be advantageous.
The role will require a flexible approach to working, and a willingness to travel to client sites across Ireland and to various related events and conferences if required.
Eligibility Criteria:
You must be currently legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland. If you are not currently an EEA Citizen, you must upload a copy of your current Visa and Work permit along with your CV or your application will not be processed. Please note your current work authorisation status must allow you to fulfil the terms of the contract on offer.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Life Assurance
Pension Contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
A dynamic and innovative working environment
Professional development and Career growth opportunities
Work Life Balance
Hybrid working arrangements after probation
Closing Date for Applications
Friday 22nd August 2025
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