Associate Planning / EIA Consultant

SLR Vision Interface System; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Cycle-to-work schemes

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days annual leave

Cross-border remote working and sabbat

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Workplace Nursery benefit

Job summary

SLR is seeking an experienced IPI/RTPI Planner / EIA Coordinator at Associate Consultant level to strengthen our Planning and EIA capability across Ireland and the UK. You will coordinate planning and consent applications, input and coordinate EIARs, and engage with regulators and consultees.

The role requires a track record in built environment and renewable energy planning, strong project delivery, and membership in IPI or RTPI. Hybrid working and cross-border opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience in Built Environment and renewables sectors.
• Knowledge of Irish planning legislation and regulatory processes.
• Track record delivering multidisciplinary projects and EIAR coordination.
• Membership in IPI or RTPI and a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and consent applications and EIARs with consultees and regulators.
• Provide day-to-day advisory support and mentor junior planners.

Skills

Planning experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy guidance

Education

Full IPI or RTPI membership

Job description

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 5,000 staff across 5 regions - including over 1,900 staff across Europe, working in six primary business sectors: Mining, Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Built Environment and Power.

Having enjoyed continued growth, expansion and diversification, SLR currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced IPI/RTPI Planner / EIA Coordinator at Associate Consultant level. You will play a vital role in developing our already established portfolio and help to grow SLR's mineral, renewables and built environment planning and EIA capabilities. This will offer the opportunity to work on projects throughout Ireland and the UK.

The role

Working within the Planning and EIA Team, you'll have the opportunity to support and drive the company's Built Environment and renewable energy offering forward. You will be focussed on coordinating planning and consent applications, providing input and coordinating EIARs, as well as dealing with consultees and regulators.

With a comprehensive understanding of the relevant planning and environmental legislation, you'll provide advice on the day-to-day challenges our clients face, strengthening relationships and playing a key role in evolving the wider Planning and EIA team by developing junior planning staff. Your excellent track record of project management will be essential, as the SLR team focuses on the delivery of an integrated offer to clients.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR's 'One Team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit

About you

Along with extensive and demonstrable Planning experience focusing on the Built Environment and the renewable energy sectors, you will have excellent knowledge of Irish planning legislation along with the aspiration and established network to develop new business, with the support of senior colleagues and the wider organisation.

A track record of project delivery expertise

• Full IPI or RTPI membership
• Full drivers licence
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary projects and coordinating and preparing EIARs
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues

You'll need highly effective communication and strong negotiation skills, interacting with and influencing colleagues, client's and regulatory authorities

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.