Senior EIA Specialist: Lead EIARs, Strategy & Delivery

MKO; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MKO is Ireland’s leading Planning and Environmental consultancy with offices in Galway and Dublin. We seek a Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist to lead EIAR preparation across energy, infrastructure, residential and commercial developments in Ireland.

You’ll act as a technical authority on Irish and EU environmental assessment legislation, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, mentor staff and drive project profitability and delivery.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading EIARs for large-scale projects.
• Proven track record leading EIARs through the full Irish planning process from scoping through to grant of permission.
• Demonstrated Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams on EIA projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the EIA Directive, Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Habitats Directive assessment requirements, and EIAR guidelines.
• An excellent understanding of the Irish planning system.
• Experience with major transport/infrastructure EIA projects (roads, wastewater and water treatment plants, energy infrastructure).
• Excellent report writing and technical reviewing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Experience managing project finances and deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering, construction management, ecology, hydrology/hydrogeology, noise, air, traffic, geotechnical and other EIAR subject areas and interrelationships.
• Chartered status (or working towards), e.g. IEMA (Practitioner/Full Member), CIWEM.
• A full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, project management, and technical quality of EIARs, Environmental Reports, and related consenting documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs (ecology, hydrology, noise, traffic, landscape, heritage, materials) into coherent EIARs.
• Manage and oversee projects run by the Environmental team day-to-day, including fee agreements, invoicing, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee, guide and manage junior team members and sub-consultants to meet project requirements.
• Take ownership of projects from inception to completion, including profitability, with regular updates to the Project Director and clients.
• Report to the Environmental team Project Director on project performance.
• Prioritise projects while balancing client expectations, staffing, and deadlines.
• Manage and implement business development initiatives for the team.
• Win new work by preparing fee proposals, identifying opportunities, and maintaining a steady workflow.

Job description

MKO is Ireland’s leading Planning and Environmental consultancy with offices in Galway and Dublin. We seek a Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist to lead EIAR preparation across energy, infrastructure, residential and commercial developments in Ireland.

You’ll act as a technical authority on Irish and EU environmental assessment legislation, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, mentor staff and drive project profitability and delivery.