Title: Senior Environmental Project Manager
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
Are you ready for a rewarding career with a market leader in Renewable Energy? We are seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to lead and project manage the delivery of Planning Applications and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports/Appropriate Assessments for a renowned semi-estate company in Ireland and lead their Renewable Energy infrastructure projects.
Key responsibilities:
* Project Leadership: Lead and project manage planning applications and associated EIA/AA processes for Renewable Energy projects from site selection to consenting decision.
* Document Delivery: Lead the delivery of Planning Application documentation, including EIAR chapters, AA/NIS, and associated appendices. Manage the legal review process and decision-making on proposed changes.
* Environmental Expertise: Provide environmental, planning, and project management expertise. Keep abreast of planning/environmental outcomes, legislative changes, and policy decisions.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Implement protocols for effective engagement with key stakeholders. Develop project plans for communications and consultation with local communities and relevant stakeholders.
* Procurement Support: Prepare/check scopes for third-party services, participate in procurement processes, and ensure compliance with company procurement guidelines.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety and Environmental policies, as well as relevant EU and National policies and statutory requirements.
* Performance Management: Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure the delivery of team objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Hons Degree (Lvl 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
* 4 - 7 years of experience in project managing/planning applications and preparing EIAR/AA for large-scale infrastructure projects in an Irish context.
* Significant experience in leading/inputting to project planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, or other consenting processes.
* Technical expertise in infrastructure planning processes, environmental assessment, and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.
* Project management across projects with differing priorities, risk profiles, and timelines.
* Specific expertise in delivering EIS/EIAR/AA/NIS documentation for large-scale development projects.
It's desirable, but not essential:
* Post Graduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Emphasis on Power Generation (Renewable) and related infrastructure, or SID projects is desirable.
What is on offer:
* Competitive salaries (from €70,000 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