Role: Environmental Project Manager
Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Type: Full-time permanent position
Benefits: Hybrid working [2 days in the office Thursday + day of choice, and 3 days remotely], 5% matched pension contribution, annual bonus scheme, wellness program, employee assistance program etc.
Summary:
Our Renewable Energy Business Unit currently has a need for a Project Manager (Environmental) on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Newbridge with flexible working and will report to the Planning Programme Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting to the Planning Programme Manager and to assist with the delivery of Planning Applications including Layout/Infrastructure Design, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Appropriate Assessments for a variety of renewable energy infrastructure projects. Further to assist with the co-ordination of baseline environmental and constraints assessments as programmed.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Assist Senior Project Managers/Project Directors with the delivery of the design, planning and
environmental assessment requirements for Renewable Energy development projects up to the
point of consenting decision and any subsequent challenges to same. Manage the co-ordination of
baseline environmental and constraints assessments and facilitate the interaction between project
team members as required - Deliver in conjunction with Senior Project Managers and the Communications and Stakeholder
Engagement Team as required materials for Public Consultation and/or Stakeholder Engagement
events for renewable energy development projects; - Contribute to the wider Planning Team in the review of planning/environmental related legislation
and relevant planning decisions as required to establish potential implications for development
projects. Assist with the preparation of relevant submissions or comments on policy/guidance
documents as they arise; - Ensure that the procurement of third- party services for projects under the planning and
environmental remit are carried out in compliance with company procurement guidelines, and
monitor and evaluate the performance of principle consultants with respect to their use on future
projects; - All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for
ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the
premises and understand and apply all Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements as a fundamental element of any design undertaken ensuring safety of employee’s and members of the public during construction, testing and commissioning; - Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the
wider team’s, objectives; - All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for
ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the
premises;
The Person:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes:
- Hons Degree (Level 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent;
- Postgraduate (Level 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science,
Engineering, Planning Law) desirable but not essential; 2-5 years’ experience assisting
with/inputting into planning applications and Environmental Assessment including EIAR/AA; - Experience in Energy/Renewables and related infrastructure, or SID projects desirable but not
essential; Reporting into Planning Programme Manager and liaising with all Senior Project
Managers and members of the wider Planning Team, as required; - Technical experience in planning and environmental impact assessment processes; Familiarity with relevant legislation and policy in these areas;
- Experience assisting with the delivery / compilation of EIAR/AA/NIS documentation for
development projects; Experience working as part of a team;