Senior EIAR Project Manager
Overview:
An established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Environment & Planning team. This leadership role involves managing complex environmental and planning projects, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and effective team leadership. The position is available on a hybrid basis across multiple locations in Ireland.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will oversee the technical, financial, and operational delivery of projects within the Environment & Planning sector. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, coordinating environmental assessments, and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Environmental & Planning Leadership
* Lead the full EIA process, including preparation and delivery of EIARs/PECRs and associated environmental documentation.
* Provide environmental guidance to ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental requirements.
* Monitor developments in planning and environmental legislation and policy.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Liaise with clients, project teams, subcontractors, regulators, stakeholders, and the public.
* Maintain effective communication with senior leadership and operational teams.
* Project & Resource Management
* Manage project planning, scheduling, resourcing, and team coordination.
* Ensure compliance with legal and Health & Safety obligations.
* Coordinate risk assessments for site visits.
Financial & Quality Management
* Manage project cash flow, invoicing forecasts, and delivery milestones.
* Ensure work complies with internal quality, environmental, and health & safety systems.
* Prepare project briefs, pricing schedules, and client documentation.
* Monitor project scope changes and communicate them proactively.
Team Development
* Mentor and support junior and mid-level project staff.
* Encourage professional development and progression toward Chartership.
Candidate Profile:
Essential
* Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
* Minimum 10 years' experience leading EIAR preparation for large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
* Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams on EIA projects.
* Strong knowledge of the Irish EIA process, planning policy, and legislation.
Desirable
* Level 9 postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Experience with renewable energy and/or Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) projects.
* Technical expertise in a relevant environmental discipline.
* Chartered membership with a recognised environmental professional organisation.
Benefits:
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Opportunities for temporary international working.
* Competitive annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
* Pension contributions.
* Paid sick leave and family-friendly policies.
* Professional development support, including study leave and Chartership assistance.
* Professional membership support schemes.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives and social programmes.