Your New Company Your new company is a leading Irish climate solutions and energy company with a proud legacy of innovation, resilience, and environmental stewardship. For over 75 years, they have been at the forefront of energy technology, evolving to meet the needs of a changing Ireland while remaining committed to delivering long-term value for communities and the environment.Every aspect of their operations is aligned with Ireland's national climate goals. By investing in renewable energy, rehabilitating peatlands, and supporting biodiversity, they continue to lead the way in shaping a more sustainable and resilient Ireland. Your New Role & Purpose
1. Your new role as a Project Manager will see you play a vital role in supporting the delivery of planning applications and associated environmental and technical assessments for a wide range of Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) and non-SID renewable energy projects. This position will be instrumental in ensuring that all planning-related activities are carried out efficiently, in compliance with regulatory requirements, and in alignment with project timelines and strategic goals.
2. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:
3. Assist the Senior Project Managers / Project Directors with the delivery of the design, planning and environmental assessment requirements for Renewable Energy projects up to the point of consenting decision.
4. Assist with co-ordination and management of all associated documents, namely, EIA and AA Screening, Planning & Environmental Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (if required) and Appropriate Assessment/Natura Impact Statement reports as required for a number of renewable energy projects.
5. Manage the co-ordination of baseline environmental and constraints assessments and facilitate the interaction between project team members as required.
6. Support the planning team in keeping up to date with planning/environmental legislation, policy decisions and updates to national, regional and local authority development plans by assisting with the review and identification of key developments for our projects.
7. Contribute to Company submissions as required.
8. Assist the Communications and Engagement team with the development of effective project plans for the management of consultation with local communities and other relevant stakeholders, including statutory and non-statutory consultees.
9. Support the planning team and community engagement team with preparation for and attendance at Community Events as required.
10. Ensure that all works carried out under your remit complies with their Health & Safety and Environmental policies and all relevant EU and National policies and statutory requirements.
11. All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring the Health, Safety and Welfare of employees and members of the public using the premises.
12. Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's, objectives.
What You'll Need to Succeed The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, knowledge, and attributes:
13. Hons Degree (Lvl 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
14. Postgraduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning Law) desirable but not essential.
15. Minimum of 3 years of experience assisting with/inputting into planning applications and Environmental Assessment.
16. Proven knowledge and experience in project development for planning applications, particularly in coordinating and managing environmental assessments.
17. Strong experience working with and managing multidisciplinary project teams.
18. Solid understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, and familiarity with Irish planning policy and legislation related to EIA.
19. Experience in renewable energy and associated infrastructure projects, particularly Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) projects.
20. Background in managing diverse project types with varying priorities, risk levels, and timelines.
21. Experience coordinating the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and Appropriate Assessments (AA/NIS).
22. Technical expertise in a discipline related to EIA (e.g., ecology, noise, air quality, etc.).
What You Will Get in Return
23. This is a hybrid position, with two days minimum in the office, ideally every Monday and Thursday in their Newbridge Office.
24. Annual leave is 24 days per annum.
25. This role includes a 10% Annual Performance Payment.
26. Access to wellbeing and professional development courses and support.
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