Senior EIAR Project Manager – Environment & Planning

Gaia Talent; Limerick, Dublin, Sligo, Galway; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Senior EIAR Project Manager to lead the Environment & Planning team. You will drive high‑impact EIARs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory compliance, financial performance and client satisfaction across large infrastructure or renewables projects.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee technical submissions and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, while applying your Chartered status and deep knowledge of Irish EIAs and planning policy.

Qualifications

• Senior environmental professional with leadership experience in EIAR and large infrastructure or renewables projects.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex EIAR assignments.
• Strong knowledge of Irish EIA process, planning policy and environmental legislation.
• Chartered membership of a recognised environmental body is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EIA process, including EIARs, PECRs and related environmental documentation.
• Provide expert guidance on planning regulations and policy requirements.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, cash flow, invoicing and milestones.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants and external stakeholders.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate progress, scope changes and costs.
• Oversee briefs, pricing schedules, quality reviews and technical submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

EIAR experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior EIAR Project Manager – Environment & Planning

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior EIAR Project Manager to join its Environment & Planning team. This is a senior leadership opportunity to manage complex environmental and planning projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, financial performance and client satisfaction.

You will take responsibility for the technical, operational and commercial delivery of projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing relationships with clients, regulators and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, including the preparation and delivery of EIARs, PECRs and associated environmental documentation.
• Provide expert guidance on planning regulations, environmental legislation and policy requirements.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources, cash flow, invoicing and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate project progress, scope changes, costs and programme impacts.
• Oversee project briefs, pricing schedules, quality reviews and technical submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and relevant quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and graduate staff, supporting their professional development and progression towards Chartership.

About You

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a recognised environmental professional body (essential).
• Minimum 10 years' experience leading EIAR preparation for large‑scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex EIA projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish EIA process, planning policy and environmental legislation.

Desirable

• Level 9 postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with renewable energy and/or Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) projects.
• Technical expertise in an environmental discipline such as noise or air quality.

Location: Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Sligo or Castlebar
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent

Education Level: Bachelors degree

Salary Description: Competitive Salary Offered

Closing date: 31/12/2026