Environmental Scientist

Roughan & O’Donovan 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 & O'Donovan

Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently 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 offer wellness 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, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

To apply

Address your cover letter to Human Resources
Apply by clicking on the link: https://shorturl.at/N8raO

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. For compliance purposes, Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising from the recruitment process.

Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of a candidate(s) being hired.

Environmental Scientist

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