Environmental Scientist Graduate

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM is advancing a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects and seeks an Environmental Scientist Graduate to support planning applications, baseline environmental assessments, and EIAR/Appropriate Assessments for wind, solar, energy storage and related infrastructure.

You will coordinate environmental surveys, assist with design and feasibility studies, and help prepare project documentation while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Third Level Qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate or Internship experience preferable.
• Knowledge of ecological surveying, report writing, peatland habitats EIAR and AA desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office, in particular MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Good Knowledge of digital capturing of data using GPS tablets, processing and manipulation of survey data.
• Good knowledge / proficiency in online sharing platforms such as SharePoint, ShareFile, etc. is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently, both individually and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A full clean driving licence is required for the role.
• Experience in the Energy / Renewables Industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Planning Team with the preparation / co-ordination of planning and environmental assessment requirements for Renewable Energy development projects up to consenting decision.
• Assist with the co-ordination of all baseline environmental surveys and constraints assessments required to input into the design process and to inform EIAR and AA.
• Assist with and input into feasibility and/or options assessment studies during the project design phase; review environmental survey programs.
• Provide project management and co-ordination support to the planning team; attend project meetings to record actions and summarise outputs.
• Assist with development of materials for consultation with local communities and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies and EU/National requirements.
• Participate in Performance Management to support team objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

GPS data capture

MS Office

Education

Third level qualification in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

ShareFile

Job description

BnM has a large landbank and a diverse portfolio of projects in its development pipeline, including onshore wind, solar, energy storage, thermal generation, and emerging technologies designed to address the evolving needs of the energy system.

As an Environmental Scientist Graduate, you will support the team with the delivery of Planning Applications including co-ordination of baseline environmental / constraints assessments, layout / Infrastructure design, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Appropriate Assessments for a variety of renewable energy infrastructure projects.

The Role:

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

• Assist the Planning Team with the preparation / co-ordination of planning and environmental assessment requirements for Renewable Energy development projects up to the point of consenting decision and any subsequent challenges to same.
• Assist with the co-ordination of all baseline environmental surveys and constraints assessments required to input into the design process and to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessments. Assist with and input into feasibility and / or options assessment studies as required during the project design phase. Assist with the review of environmental survey programs.
• Provide project management and co-ordination support to the planning team. Attend project meetings to record and follow-up on agreed actions and to gather and summarise the outputs of project work streams. Assist with the update of project specific documentation e.g. project programmes, financial tracking, risk registers, issues / action logs as required.
• Assist Project Managers, and the Corporate Affairs and Communications & Engagement teams as required, with the development of materials for consultation with local communities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that all works carried out under your remit comply with BnM's Health & Safety and Environmental policies and all relevant EU and National policies and statutory requirements. All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring the Health, Safety and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises.
• 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:

• Third Level Qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate or Internship experience preferable.
• Knowledge of ecological surveying, report writing, peatland habitats EIAR and AA desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office, in particular MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Good Knowledge of digital capturing of data using GPS tablets, processing and manipulation of survey data.
• Good knowledge / proficiency in online sharing platforms such as SharePoint, ShareFile, etc. is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently, both individually and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A full clean driving licence is required for the role.
• Experience in the Energy / Renewables Industry is desirable.