Overview
Associate EIA Consultant within WSP. You will work with a range of technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to lead environmental teams and inputs to project designs and assessments. You will be instrumental in improving the environmental performance for a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors. The role involves influencing, leading and delivering environmental elements of engineering projects from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction and handover/maintenance.
The role will include responsibility for leading projects including tasks related to recruitment, bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management.
Responsibilities
* Delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports
* Taking ownership of projects from inception to completion and providing regular project updates to the environment team director and clients
* Project Lead on EIA projects involving multidisciplinary teams
* Technical lead in a discipline related to EIA, e.g. ecology, noise or air quality
* Preparing planning applications, licences, permits and annual environmental reports (e.g. waste licences)
* Knowledge of the regulatory environment in Ireland including planning and permitting/licensing requirements
* Prioritising projects while balancing client expectations, available staff resources and project deadlines
* Proposal preparation and identifying follow-on work opportunities with existing clients and opportunities to broaden WSP\'s client base
Qualifications / Requirements
* Have an understanding of EIA and planning laws that affect EIA in Ireland
* A relevant environmental degree-level qualification in EIA, or similar
* Demonstrable post-qualified experience of leading environmental assessments on a variety of projects, including large-scale infrastructure projects, across different development sectors (e.g., rail, energy, housing, highways)
* Comprehensive project management skills including commercial and risk aspects, forecasting, and quality assurance
* Experience in work winning and bid preparation activities
What We Offer
Work-life balance with hybrid working options, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing programmes (Thrive), Virtual GP, flexible benefits, menopause support, flexible time/leave policies, and development opportunities including mentoring and Chartership.
Our culture emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and a commitment to creating positive impacts across communities.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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