Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

About Egis in Ireland

Egis has operated in Ireland since 1994 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country. Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 470km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick.

Job Description

Conduct desktop studies, site visits, and prepare planning reports and applications.
Provide expert input to EIARs and planning appeals.
Represent the company in client meetings, planning consultations, and stakeholder engagements.
An ability to identify relevant environmental, social and economic policy and legislation and use it to scope and develop appropriate consenting route
Experience of bidding/tendering for internal and external opportunities and strong commercial awareness
An ability to build positive and responsive working relationships with internal and external client
Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and how it applies to major development projects
Manage planning risk through solution-oriented advice.
Prepare, review, and validate planning applications, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Liaise with An Coimisiún Pleanála and participate in pre-application consultations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists to develop sustainable and practical solutions.
Contribute to tender submissions and business development activities.
Stay up to date with legislative changes, industry best practices, and technological advancements.

Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years' relevant professional experience in Planning and EIA co-ordination role.
Degree accredited by the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) and/or Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Experience in leading planning projects and engaging with planning authorities is essential.
Must have in depth knowledge of the Irish planning system, legislation, and policy framework.
Have a strong track record of preparing and managing planning applications and strategic reports.
Demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent report writing, verbal and presentation skills.
Be self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Capacity to respond to tight timelines, reporting needs, and internal reporting structures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience with GIS software (desirable but not essential).
Full, clean driving license

Additional Information

Why join Egis?

Joining Egis means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today’s biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations.

In Ireland, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tunnels, water and energy services, via rail to cyber, designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, connecting people and creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

We are passionate about solving our clients’ most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industries and the planet.

Local experience backed by global reach

Egis engineering foundation and pedigree is in JB Barry's local legacy. Generations of engineers have passed through our doors, and our standing among Irish clients has been established over decades. We have been behind some of Ireland’s iconic infrastructure with specialisms including water & energy, structures and transportation. Now we’re part of Egis we have access to global talent, teams and technologies. A career with us can lead to opportunities to travel and experience some of our work in over 100 countries

EIA Coordinator

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