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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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

Roughan & O'Donovan 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.

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 candidate(s) being hired.