Senior Project Manager (Environmental Science)

Jennings O'Donovan & Partners; Sligo; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Pension contribution

Professional body membership

CPD commitment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jennings O’Donovan & Partners in Sligo, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in Environmental Science to join our expanding environmental team. You will oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex environmental projects, lead and mentor team members, manage budgets and stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Hybrid working after probation, competitive benefits, and opportunities to work on renewable energy,

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 8+) in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience in environmental project management.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Prepare fee proposals and tendering for work.
• Lead and mentor Environmental Scientists and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Environmental Team on projects across energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors.
• Provide technical environmental advice to clients and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and on-time delivery within budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree (Level 8+) in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Vacancy

Jennings O’Donovan & Partners are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in Environmental Science to join our expanding environmental team in Sligo, Ireland.

Core Competency

The successful candidates must have the ability oversee and manage the planning, execution and delivery of complex environmental projects, ensuring compliance, stakeholder engagement and project success. The candidate has a strong understanding of environmental regulations, project management methodologies, and the ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams. They have a proven track record of designing and implementing successful sustainability initiatives.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop key project management tasks including project plans, timelines, financial management of budgets, producing fee proposals, and tendering for work.
• The job will involve working with the existing Environmental Team on environmental aspects of diverse projects including renewable energy, infrastructure, and private commercial projects.
• Responsibilities will include leading, coordinating, supervising, and mentoring other Environmental Scientists (in-house staff and external sub-contractors) work to ensure safe and efficient delivery of work on time and within budget.
• The role will require managing resource allocation of work schedules, providing assistance, guidance, and technical review of other team members’ work, and providing on-the-job training and feedback to other staff.
• The selected candidate will be required to provide technical environmental advice and recommendations to clients (including face-to-face meetings) where risks may be posed to a project timescale or delivery, as well as liaising with project managers and other project stakeholders including statutory bodies.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry changes, best practices, guidelines, legislation, and policy, and providing leadership on the same to other staff members will also be required.
  
  
  

Key Requirements

• Relevant third level Degree (Level 8 or higher).
• A minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience in environmental project management.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and best practices.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• ArcGIS mapping skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants should hold a full clean driver’s license.
  
  
  

What We Can Offer

• € Commensurate with experience
• Professional membership fee’s
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working arrangement (following completion of probation period).
• Pension contribution.
• Membership subscription to a professional body.
• A strong CPD commitment.
• The opportunity to work and grow in a dynamic and growing team.
  
  
  

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About Us

We are a skilled, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm specialising in renewable energy, water supply, wastewater treatment and planning and environmental services. Located in Co. Sligo, Republic of Ireland, Jennings O’Donovan began in 1950. Today, our workforce of more than 100 includes design engineers, planners, project managers, environmental scientists and resident engineers. We work with local authorities, water and power utilities, developers and industries in Ireland and overseas to help co-create solutions. Recent projects include the Meenadreen and Nysäter wind farms in Sweden and Lumcloon battery energy storage facility and the Lough Rynn international rowing course in Ireland.

From our headquarters in Sligo and an office in Dublin, we provide engineering, environmental and business expertise for renewable energy and infrastructural projects. We act as technical advisers to lending and banking institutions operating in the renewable energy sector and have significant experience in cost estimation, conciliation and dispute resolution.

Jennings O’Donovan is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?