Project Manager (Planning and Environmental)

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

BnM is seeking a Project Manager to join our Commercial team in Newbridge, Ireland. The role will coordinate and assist with the delivery of Planning Applications and all associated assessments for a wide range of Strategic Infrastructure Developments (SIDs) and non-SID renewable energy projects.

You will support the Senior Project Managers, manage environmental documentation (EIA/AA), and help liaise with stakeholders while leveraging AI and digital tools to streamline processes and improve

Qualifications

• Experience in planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) or similar processes.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and manage documentation.
• Knowledge of Irish planning policy and environmental legislation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with delivery of planning applications and associated assessments for SIDs and renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate baseline environmental and constraints assessments and liaise with project teams.
• Support procurement and use AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and planning outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies and statutory requirements.

Job description

The Role

BnM currently has an opening for a Project Manager to join our Commercial team. The successful candidate will co-ordinate and assist with the delivery of Planning Applications and all associated assessments for a wide range of Strategic Infrastructure Developments (SIDs) and non-SID renewable energy projects.

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

• Assist the Senior Project Managers / Planning and Environment Managers with the delivery of the design, planning and environmental assessment requirements for Renewable Energy and other BnM projects. Assist with co-ordination and management of all associated documents namely, EIA and AA Screening, Planning & Environmental Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (if required) and Appropriate Assessment/Natura Impact Statement reports as required.
• Manage the co-ordination of baseline environmental and constraints assessments and facilitate the interaction between project team members as required.
• Support the Planning and Environment team in keeping up to date with planning/environmental legislation, policy decisions and updates to national, regional and local authority development plans by assisting with review and identification of key developments for our projects. Contribute to Company submissions as required.
• Assist the Communications and Engagement team with the development of effective project plans for management of consultation with local communities and other relevant stakeholders including statutory and non-statutory consultees. Support the Planning and Environment team and community engagement team with preparation for and attendance at Community Events as required.
• Assist with the preparation of specifications for third party services for projects as required and fully assist the procurement team in the various stages of associated procurement processes. The role holder will be expected to actively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging digital technologies to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of their day-to-day duties. The effective application of AI is regarded as a core capability and a key area of focus across all roles within the function. Role holders are expected to identify, develop and implement practical AI-enabled solutions that, where proven to be effective, streamline processes, reduce manual effort, improve the quality and speed of decision-making, and deliver measurable improvements in planning outcomes and organisational performance. This includes championing innovation, embedding AI-driven ways of working, and continuously seeking opportunities to transform how the function operates and delivers value.
• Ensure that all works carried out under your remit complies 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 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.

Newbridge

The Role

BnM currently has an opening for a Project Manager to join our Commercial team. The successful candidate will co-ordinate and assist with the delivery of Planning Applications and all associated assessments for a wide range of Strategic Infrastructure Developments (SIDs) and non-SID renewable energy projects.

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

• Assist the Senior Project Managers / Planning and Environment Managers with the delivery of the design, planning and environmental assessment requirements for Renewable Energy and other BnM projects. Assist with co-ordination and management of all associated documents namely, EIA and AA Screening, Planning & Environmental Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (if required) and Appropriate Assessment/Natura Impact Statement reports as required.
• Manage the co-ordination of baseline environmental and constraints assessments and facilitate the interaction between project team members as required.
• Support the Planning and Environment team in keeping up to date with planning/environmental legislation, policy decisions and updates to national, regional and local authority development plans by assisting with review and identification of key developments for our projects. Contribute to Company submissions as required.
• Assist the Communications and Engagement team with the development of effective project plans for management of consultation with local communities and other relevant stakeholders including statutory and non-statutory consultees. Support the Planning and Environment team and community engagement team with preparation for and attendance at Community Events as required.
• Assist with the preparation of specifications for third party services for projects as required and fully assist the procurement team in the various stages of associated procurement processes. The role holder will be expected to actively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging digital technologies to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of their day-to-day duties. The effective application of AI is regarded as a core capability and a key area of focus across all roles within the function. Role holders are expected to identify, develop and implement practical AI-enabled solutions that, where proven to be effective, streamline processes, reduce manual effort, improve the quality and speed of decision-making, and deliver measurable improvements in planning outcomes and organisational performance. This includes championing innovation, embedding AI-driven ways of working, and continuously seeking opportunities to transform how the function operates and delivers value.
• Ensure that all works carried out under your remit complies 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 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.

What We're Looking For

• Hons Degree (Lvl 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in assisting with/inputting to planning applications and Environmental Assessment.
• Postgraduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Law) desirable but not essential.
• Essential: Knowledge and experience of project development for planning applications particularly in the co-ordination and management of environmental assessments. Experience managing and liaising with multidisciplinary teams on projects. Understanding of EIA process and Irish planning policy and legislation in relation to EIA.
• Desirable but not essential: Experience in Renewables and related infrastructure, or SID projects. Experience across a range of project types with differing priorities, risk profiles and timelines. Experience with co-ordinating the preparation of EIAR and AA/NIS desirable. Experience in a discipline related to EIA, e.g. ecology, noise, air quality etc. Experience in the Energy / Renewables Industry

BnM is an equal opportunities employer.