Environmental Scientist Graduate

BnM; Newbridge; Vor Ort; EUR 28.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BnM is seeking an Environmental Scientist Graduate to support planning teams on renewable energy projects, including baseline environmental assessments and EIAR/AA input. The role involves coordinating surveys, assisting with option studies, and developing project documentation for consents.

You will work with stakeholders, ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, and contribute to team performance goals.

Qualifikationen

• Third level qualification in environmental science or environmental engineering or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline desirable but not essential.
• Graduate or internship experience preferable.
• Knowledge of ecological surveying, report writing, peatland habitats EIAR and AA desirable.
• Proficient in 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 of online sharing platforms such as SharePoint, ShareFile is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to work effectively 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 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 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.
• Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's, objectives.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Renewables industry knowledge

Ausbildung

Third Level Qualification in Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

GPS data capture

SharePoint

ShareFile

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• Post Graduate Qualification in a relevant discipline desirable but not essential.
• 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.

BnM is an equal opportunities employer.