Environmental Impact Assessment

3 weeks ago

Droichead Nua, Co Kildare, Ireland BnM Full time
Overview

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist — Permanent role with our Renewables Function. The position is based in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, and reports to the Planning Programme Manager. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Appropriate Assessments for BnM Renewable Energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the EIA process for large-scale Renewable Energy Projects, most notably the delivery of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Appropriate Assessment/Natura Impact Statement for the proposed development
  • Provide environmental expertise to assist the Planning Team and inform the Business Unit Strategy to ensure compliance with Planning and Environmental issues
  • Keep abreast of changes in planning/environmental legislation, policy decisions and updates to national, regional, and local authority development plans to maximise outcomes for the company; contribute to Company submissions as required
  • Assist the Stakeholder and Advocacy team with the development of effective project plans for management of communications and consultation with local communities and other relevant stakeholders including statutory and non-statutory consultees
  • Prepare specifications for third party services for projects and fully assist the procurement team in the various stages of related procurement processes
  • Ensure all works comply with BnM's Health & Safety and Environmental policies and all relevant EU and National policies and statutory requirements; cooperate with company provisions to ensure Health, Safety and Welfare
  • Assist with upskilling and mentoring of junior staff, with a focus on EIA and Appropriate Assessment processes
  • Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own and the wider team's objectives
The Person

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes:

  • Hons Degree (Lvl 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent; Post Graduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning Law) desirable but not essential
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in leading the preparation of EIAR and AA/NIS for large scale projects essential; Reporting into a Planning Programme Manager and liaising with all management levels across the BnM Group
  • Expertise in leading the delivery of EIS/EIAR and AA/NIS documentation for large scale development projects is essential; Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams on EIA projects is essential
  • Understanding of EIA process and Irish planning policy and legislation in relation to EIA is essential
  • Experience in Renewables and related infrastructure, or SID projects is desirable but not essential; Technical lead in a discipline related to EIA, e.g. ecology, noise, air quality etc is desirable but not essential
  • Experience across a range of project types with differing priorities, risk profiles and timelines is desirable but not essential

The selection process for this role will include candidate screening from application. For more information, visit the BnM careers page. If you wish to be considered simply click Apply on the job advert, on or before 29 August 2025.

BnM is an equal opportunities employer.

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