Principal Consultant EIA – Naas
We are looking for a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental impact assessments across a range of sectors including electricity transmission, renewable energy, gas and other major infrastructure projects. The role is based in Naas, Ireland.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of EIAs for major energy and infrastructure schemes.
Provide specialist environmental advice to clients, colleagues and project managers.
Collaborate with environmental specialists, engineers, and clients to embed sustainable design.
Manage complex, multidisciplinary project teams and ensure on‑time, quality and commercially sound outcomes.
Support client relationship development and business development activities including bids, proposals, and framework submissions.
Represent the company at meetings, workshops, and public consultations.
Mentor and support junior team members and promote a positive team culture.
Contribute to innovation in EIA delivery through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence initiatives, and Future Ready thinking.
Support wider business objectives and high‑quality project outcomes.
Qualifications
A relevant environmental or planning degree (or equivalent experience).
Significant experience in EIA delivery for major energy or infrastructure projects.
Strong working knowledge of Irish planning legislation and EU directives, with experience engaging with An Coimisiún Pleanála and public consultation processes.
Broad understanding of environmental issues and multidisciplinary interaction.
Experience managing complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Strong relationship‑building skills with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
Experience contributing to bids, proposals or business development activities.
Commitment to mentoring and developing others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Chartership (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant professional body.
Benefits and Working Conditions
We offer a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week, a competitive salary and benefits, support for professional development and Chartership, and a focus on health, wellbeing, inclusion and safety.
EEO Statement
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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