Title: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist
Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland with hybrid arrangements (2 days in the office/3 days from home)
Job Type: Full-Time & Permanent
Please note: This position is a hybrid inside Ireland. Applicants MUST be based in Ireland and possess previous working experience in the Irish Environmental/Planning Sector to be considered.
Join our client’s Renewable Energy Business Unit and make a positive impact on large-scale infrastructure projects. We're currently seeking a dedicated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist to lead the delivery of EIA Reports and Appropriate Assessments for this renowned semi-estate company on their Renewable Energy projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the EIA Process: Drive the EIA process for significant Renewable Energy Projects, focusing on delivering high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Appropriate Assessment/Natura Impact Statements.
- Environmental Expertise: Provide environmental expertise to the Planning Team, informing the Business Unit Strategy and ensuring compliance with Planning and Environmental issues.
- Legislation and Policy Compliance: Stay updated on changes in planning/environmental legislation, policy decisions, and updates to contribute to Company submissions. Maximize outcomes for the company through compliance with national, regional, and local authority development plans.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Assist the Stakeholder and Advocacy team in developing effective project plans for communications and consultations with local communities and relevant stakeholders.
- Procurement Support: Prepare specifications for third-party services and assist the procurement team in various stages of associated procurement processes.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety and Environmental policies, as well as relevant EU and National policies and statutory requirements.
- Mentoring and Upskilling: Assist with upskilling and mentoring of junior staff, with a particular focus on the EIA and Appropriate Assessment processes.
- Performance Management: Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure the delivery of own and the wider team's objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Honors Degree (Lvl 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience leading the preparation of EIAR and AA/NIS for large-scale projects in an Irish Environmental context.
- Expertise in leading the delivery of EIS/EIAR and AA/NIS documentation for large-scale development projects.
- Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams on EIA projects.
- Understanding of the EIA process and Irish planning policy and legislation concerning EIA.
It’s desirable, but not essential:
- Post Graduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Experience in Renewables and related infrastructure, or SID projects.
- Technical lead in a discipline related to EIA, e.g., ecology, noise, air quality, etc.
- Experience across a range of project types with differing priorities, risk profiles, and timelines.
What is on offer:
- Competitive salaries (from €60,000 DOE).
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid settings
- Company pension scheme
- Tax saver scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Career pathway program
- Family-friendly working policies
- Continuous career development
- Professional memberships are paid.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Anything else you may see as essential for your work-life balance or career will be happily discussed.
To apply, please submit your CV directly to GreenJobs or by email to isadora@gaiatalent.com
