Graduate Environmental Scientist - Renewables

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 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.