Senior EIAR Lead: Environmental Planning & Infrastructure

MKO; Dublin, Galway; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MKO Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist to lead EIAR preparation, project management and technical quality across energy, infrastructure, residential and commercial developments in Ireland.

You will guide clients and junior staff through complex planning processes, coordinate inputs from ecology, hydrology, noise, traffic and other disciplines, and drive project profitability while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading the preparation of EIARs for large scale projects.
• Experience leading EIARs through the full Irish planning process from scoping to grant.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams on EIA projects.
• Strong knowledge of the EIA Directive, Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Habitats Directive assessment requirements, and EIAR guidelines.
• Chartered status (or working towards) IEMA (Practitioner/Full Member) or CIWEM.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Excellent report writing and technical reviewing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and authorship of EIARs in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical inputs into coherent EIARs.
• Manage and oversee projects day-to-day, including fee agreements and invoicing.
• Oversee, guide and manage junior team members and sub-consultants.
• Provide regular project updates to the Environmental team Project Director and clients.
• Drive business development and identify opportunities.

Skills

EIAR leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Technical coordination

Project profitability

Business development

Education

Environmental science/engineering degree

Chartered status (IEMA/CIWEM) or working towards

Tools

EIAR guidelines

Job description

MKO Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist to lead EIAR preparation, project management and technical quality across energy, infrastructure, residential and commercial developments in Ireland.

You will guide clients and junior staff through complex planning processes, coordinate inputs from ecology, hydrology, noise, traffic and other disciplines, and drive project profitability while maintaining high standards.