Project Development Manager
* The role of the Project Development Manager will be to assist in the delivery of planning applications and associated environmental assessments for a wide range of strategic infrastructure development (SID) and non-SID renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist Senior Project Managers/Project Directors with the delivery of design, planning, and environmental assessment requirements for renewable energy projects up to the point of consenting decision.
* Co-ordinate and manage all associated documents, including EIAs, AA Screening, Planning & Environmental Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, if required, and Appropriate Assessments/Natura Impact Statement Reports as required for multiple renewable energy projects.
* Manage the co-ordination of baseline environmental and constraints assessments and facilitate the interaction between project team members as required.
* 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.
* Contribute to company submissions as required.
* 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.
* Support the planning team and community engagement team with preparation for and attendance at community events as required.
* 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.
* Proactively participate in the performance management process to ensure delivery of own and the wider teams objectives.
Requirements:
* 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.
* Minimum of 3 years experience assisting with inputting into planning applications and environmental assessment.
* Proven knowledge and experience in project development for planning applications particularly in co-ordinating and managing environmental assessments.
* Strong experience working with and managing multidisciplinary project teams.
* Solid understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment EIA process and familiarity with Irish planning policy and legislation related to EIA.
* Experience in renewable energy and associated infrastructure projects particularly Strategic Infrastructure Development SID projects.
* Background in managing diverse project types with varying priorities, risk levels, and timelines.
* Experience co-ordinating the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports EIARs and Appropriate Assessments AA NIS.
* Technical expertise in a discipline related to EIA e.g. Ecology, Noise, Air Quality etc.
What We Offer:
* This is a hybrid position with two days minimum in the office ideally every Monday and Thursday in our Newbridge office.
* Annual leave is 24 days per annum.
* This role includes a 10% annual performance payment.
* Access to wellbeing and professional development courses and support.