Senior Project Manager (Planning & Environmental)

Irish Wind Energy Association; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organization in Newbridge is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and environmental assessments for infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in project management, particularly within the Irish planning system, and hold a relevant degree. This role focuses on stakeholder engagement, compliance with legislation, and delivering complex projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in project management or planning applications.
• Proven track record in the Irish planning system.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning process for renewable energy projects.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and compliance with environmental protocols.
• Monitor performance of third party consultants.

Skills

Project management

Environmental assessment

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Hons Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Post Graduate Qualification in Environmental Science or Planning Law (desirable)

Job description

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Senior Project Manager (Planning & Environmental)

Newbridge

(Open to public competition)

This role will be responsible for leading the delivery of Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Appropriate Assessment applications/assessments for specific BnM infrastructure projects, manage baseline environmental and constraints assessments and other BnM projects where required.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

• Lead and project manage the planning process including planning design for specific Renewable energy project(s) up to the point of consenting decision and any subsequent challenges to same. Lead and project manage specific baseline assessment studies carried out as part of the project selection process.
• Develop and inform Environmental Compliance issues by keeping abreast of planning outcomes, changes in legislation, policy decisions and national and local authority development plans to maximise the potential opportunities and outcomes for the company. Track and identify, prepare/liaise/contribute and/or submit relevant submissions or comments on policy documents as they arise, such as national strategies, regional planning guidelines, county development plans, renewable energy strategies, planning applications and planning guidelines that could impact on BnM’s project development pipeline as appropriate.
• Lead the implementation of protocols for effective engagement with key stakeholders, including all relevant statutory and non-statutory consultees relevant to the planning processes of specific BnM’s projects. Develop in conjunction with the Key Stakeholder Executive effective project plans to ensure appropriate management of communications and consultation with local communities and other relevant stakeholders around proposed BnM’s development sites.
• Provide environmental, planning and project management expertise in relation to the delivery of Renewables Energy projects. Review the significance of developing planning/environmental related legislation and relevant planning/Judicial decisions and advise Powergen management on same; Prepare and/or check scopes for third party services for projects and fully participate in the various stages of associated procurement processes. Ensure that the procurement of third party services for projects under the planning and environmental remit are carried out in compliance with company procurement guidelines, and monitor and evaluate the performance of principle consultants with respect to their use on future projects.
• All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises and understand and apply all Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements as a fundamental element of any design undertaken ensuring safety of employee’s and members of the public during construction, testing and commissioning;
• Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team’s, objectives.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes:

• 5 -7 years’ experience in project managing/working on planning applications and preparation of EIAR/AA for large scale projects.
• Hons Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Post Graduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning Law) desirable but not essential.
• Project management across a range of projects with differing priorities, risk profiles and timelines.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects through the Irish planning system.
• Specific expertise in the delivery of EIS/EIAR/AA/NIS documentation for large scale development projects.
• Significant technical expertise in the areas of infrastructure planning process and environmental assessment and licencing.In depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy in these areas.
• Strong report writing, analytical, and presentation skills. Deep understanding of EIA, NIS, Appropriate Assessment, and Planning Acts.
• Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IPI, RTPI, IEMA) desirable.

The selection process for this role will include candidate screening from application.

If you wish to be considered simply click “Apply” on the job advert, on or before 5th September 2025.