Environmental Impact Assessor & Specialist

Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist

This dynamic Renewable Energy Business is adding to the team, in Kildare & reports to the Planning Programme Manager.

You will be responsible for : -

• Leading on the delivery of Env. Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports & Appropriate Assessment for renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Leading the EIA process for large scale renewable energy projects
• Most important is the delivery of the (EIA) reports & appropriate assessment/Nature Impact Statement for the proposed development.
• Provide environmental expertise in relation to Renewable Energy projects to assist the Planning Team & to inform the Business Units Strategy ensuring compliance with planning & environmental issues;
• Knowing about planning/environmental legislation changes: policy decisions; updates to national, regional, & local authority dev't plans to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to planning submissions as required.
• Assist the stakeholder & advocacy team with developing effective project plans for managing communications, consultation with local communities, relevant s/holders including stat/non-statutory consultees.
• Prepare specs for third party services for projects as required & fully assist the procurement team in the various stages of associated procurement processes.
• Ensure that all works carried out under your remit comply with the company's H&S & Environmental policies & all relevant EU & National policies & statutory requirements.

The Person:

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge & attributes:
• Hons Degree (Level 8) in Env. Science, Env. Eng or equivalent
• Min 5 years exp. in leading the preparation of EIAR & AA (Appropriate Assessment) /NIS (Nature Impact Statement) for large scale projects essential.
• Expertise in leading the delivery of EIS/EIAR & AA/NIS documentation for large scale development projects is essential.
• Exp leading & managing multidisciplinary teams on EIA projects is pretty much essential.
• Understanding of EIA process & Irish planning policy & legislation in relation to EIA is essential.
• Exp. in Renewables & related infrastructure, or SID projects is desirable if not essential.
• Exp. across a range of project types with differing priorities, risks & timelines desirable but not essential.

A competitive salary & benefits are on offer with hybrid working

Get in touch and let us discuss it !