PRINCIPAL LCA SPECIALIST

Location: Dublin 4 | Full-time, Office-based
Our client is seeking a Principal Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist to join their team in Dublin 4. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and support sustainability initiatives across a portfolio of high-impact projects. You’ll be responsible for conducting ISO-compliant LCAs, carbon footprinting, and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) generation to drive sustainability decisions, certification, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Execution: Conduct cradle-to-grave and cradle-to-gate LCAs for various products, materials, and systems following ISO 14040/44 standards.
• Carbon Footprinting: Calculate and analyse carbon footprints at the product, project, and organisational levels using recognised methodologies such as the GHG Protocol, PAS 2050, or ISO 14067.
• EPD Development: Support the generation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in compliance with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and Product Category Rules (PCRs).
• Data Collection & Management: Gather primary and secondary data for sustainability assessments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• LCA Software Proficiency: Utilise industry-standard LCA tools such as SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA, or OneClick LCA to model product life cycles and assess environmental impacts.
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Stay up-to-date with evolving sustainability regulations, frameworks, and industry standards to ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and external consultants to enhance data transparency and drive sustainability initiatives.
• Reporting & Communication: Present findings in clear, actionable reports to support corporate sustainability strategies and certification submissions (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, GRESB).
• Process Optimisation & Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements in LCA methodologies and contribute to developing science-based decarbonisation strategies.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Provide technical guidance and training on LCA methodologies, carbon footprinting, and sustainability best practices.

What We’re Looking For Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years of experience in ISO-compliant LCAs, carbon footprint analysis, and EPD generation.

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in LCA software (SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA, OneClick LCA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, and EN 15804 standards.
• Experience in data collection, modeling, and impact assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Execution: Conduct cradle-to-grave and cradle-to-gate LCAs for various products, materials, and systems following ISO 14040/44 standards.
• Carbon Footprinting: Calculate and analyse carbon footprints at the product, project, and organisational levels using recognised methodologies such as the GHG Protocol, PAS 2050, or ISO 14067.
• EPD Development: Support the generation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in compliance with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and Product Category Rules (PCRs).
• Data Collection & Management: Gather primary and secondary data for sustainability assessments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• LCA Software Proficiency: Utilise industry-standard LCA tools such as SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA, or OneClick LCA to model product life cycles and assess environmental impacts.
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Stay up-to-date with evolving sustainability regulations, frameworks, and industry standards to ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and external consultants to enhance data transparency and drive sustainability initiatives.
• Reporting & Communication: Present findings in clear, actionable reports to support corporate sustainability strategies and certification submissions (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, GRESB).
• Process Optimisation & Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements in LCA methodologies and contribute to developing science-based decarbonisation strategies.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Provide technical guidance and training on LCA methodologies, carbon footprinting, and sustainability best practices