Environmental Scientist

Roughan & ODonovan is looking to recruit an environmental scientist/consultant with three to five years relevant experience for a permanent position within our expanding environmental team.

Contract type: Permanent with full-time part-time and flexible working options

Location: Dublin or Cork

Salary: Competitive

About the role

You will work with engineers environmental scientists ecologists hydrologists hydrogeologists and planners on some of the most exciting infrastructure projects being undertaken in Ireland and the UK.

You will report to our team director and principal environmental consultants.

Current projects include:

• Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project Ireland

• Narrow Water Bridge Omeath Co. Louth

• BusConnects Dublin

• BusConnects Cork

• Cork Area Commuter Rail

• Grow College Green

• Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road

Duties

• Prepare inputs for and coordinate all aspects of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) processes

• Prepare relevant planning application documentation including Part 8 planning applications; SID applications; Railway Orders; Marine Area Consents; licences/permit applications etc.

• Organise and manage public consultation events oral hearings stakeholder engagement events etc.

• Advise clients on environmental and planning requirements prior to and throughout the planning process

• Manage and coordinate environmental inputs required for the Option Selection phase of projects

• Undertake environmental and planning appraisal of sites

Essential

• Relevant environmental science/planning qualification such as a BSc BA MSc

• Three to five years experience in the environmental assessment sector

• Good knowledge of planning and environmental legislation and the Irish planning system

• Excellent working knowledge of EIA and SEA processes

• Knowledge of Appropriate Assessment (AA) and Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) processes

• An ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Experience using GIS and other planning tools including census statistics to provide evidenced-based planning and research

• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working in a busy environment with tight deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to produce quality outputs

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including MS Word Excel and PowerPoint

• Fluency/high degree of proficiency in spoken and written English

Desirable

• Member of a recognised professional body in the field such as ISEP CIWEM IPI RTPI

• MSc qualification in a relevant specialism

• Project management experience

• Full driving licence

About Roughan & ODonovan

Roughan & ODonovan (ROD) is a leading civil environmental and structural engineering consultancy. Anindependently owned firm we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 260 people of 20 different nationalities in our Dublin Cork and UK offices.

Our people are the heart of our business and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers training scheme.

We offerwellness packages flexible working and life-event supports so whatever challenges life may bring you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.

We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges youll find lots of ways to get involved.

To apply

• Address your cover letter to Human Resources

• Apply by clicking on the link: & ODonovan is an equal opportunity employer.

  Roughan & ODonovan will retain for at least one year all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015.

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