Graduate LVIA Specialist / Landscape Planner
Permanent employee, Full-time · Galway
About us
MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience. Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential. Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.
Job Description
As an LVIA Graduate, you will join our Landscape and Visual Team delivering high-impact projects across various sectors, including wind and solar energy projects, sustainable transport, residential, greenway, tourism, and urban renewal developments. You will assist in scoping and writing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) for projects at a variety of scales. You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way by our LVIA team and gain hands on experience that will be invaluable to building your career as an LVIA Specialist. At MKO, our vision is to expand our reach and impact to help solve the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time. As a LVIA Graduate, your work will be central to achieving this vision. From inception to project completion, your input will make the most of your skill set and further expand your knowledge and expertise.
What we’re looking for in you
Education: The LVIA Graduate role is open to final-year undergraduates, master’s students and those who have graduated in the last two years in Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science or related fields.
Professional mindset: Our Grad Careers are perfect for you if you have a collaborative and flexible approach with the ambition to excel and grow within a team environment.
Core skills: Those applying to become an LVIA Graduate would ideally have excellent report writing, be organised and thrive in a busy work environment.
Values: At MKO, we don’t just talk about our values; they are our fundamental guiding principles. We are looking for grads who demonstrate behaviours aligned with our values: Quality, Flexibility, Teamwork, Confidence, and Integrity.
Why join MKO?
At MKO, your professional development is important to us, with ongoing opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to make a tangible impact on the environment.
Apply now: Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter. We actively embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental elements of our workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and a more dynamic work environment. We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
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