SLR is looking to expand it's large and successful Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment team, who work across all business areas throughout Ireland, the UK and with the international business, through the appointment of a Senior Consultant in an EIA Planner role. 

You will have the opportunity to become involved in a variety of projects, from major EIA applications to smaller developments, across the renewable energy, minerals, waste management and built environment sectors.

***The role could potentially be based anywhere in Ireland***

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 1650 staff across 5 regions – including over 430 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this position please submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers. SLR Consulting is an equal opportunities employer but our expectations go beyond just complying with legislation. It is SLR's intention that active steps are undertaken to ensure that opportunities are open to all and that as a business, we continue to strive to promote diversity and inclusion and reduce the gender pay gap.

Job Description    

• A Planning, Environmental or EIA related degree and either holding a relevant professional qualification or working towards membership (e.g. IEMA, IPI, RTPI);  
• Good knowledge of the Irish Planning system and EIA Regulations, including delivery of projects through the strategic infrastructure development (SID) planning process;
• Excellent report writing and computing skills, with an understanding of EIA methodologies and experience of reviewing related reports;
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team as well as manage internal or external consultants;
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects within deadline and budget constraints. 

Key Responsibilities    

You will manage or direct a range of EIA projects and related planning applications, taking them from initial inception through to consent and discharge of planning conditions.  The work will involve coordination of a range of in-house and external technical specialists, together with taking the lead on the preparation of a range of high quality technical reports. 

You'll have the opportunity to work within an experienced team and be involved in a series of exciting challenges, with one of the leading environmental consultancies in Ireland and the UK, and be given the opportunity to work with the SLR offices across this region. 

With your knowledge and expertise you'll become a key part of the team, supporting clients through project delivery by managing both internal and external consultants, ensuring all final reports and documentation are produced to the correct detail and highest quality, so that programmes are delivered to deadlines and within budgets.

Country: Ireland

Office: Dublin