Senior Specialist , Environmental Consenting

<p><span><span><b>Are you looking for a new challenge?</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits! </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Join the <b>Planning &amp; Environmental Group</b> within Civil, Environmental &amp; Renewables Department of <b>ESB Engineering &amp; Major Projects</b>, where we provide a broad range of environmental and planning services for ESB Group throughout the feasibility, design, construction and operation &amp; maintenance phases of electricity infrastructure projects in Ireland and overseas. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>The team specialises in:</span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span>Preparation &amp; Submission of planning applications</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Environmental Consenting, Licensing &amp; Compliance</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Environmental Management Systems</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Environmental &amp; Ecological Studies</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sustainability Reporting and Leadership</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Environmental SI, Site Remediation &amp; Incident Response</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>We are looking for an experienced Environmental Consenting Project Manager to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>About ESB</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Position Description</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>The Environmental Consenting Project Manager will be a member of the Planning &amp; Environmental (P&amp;E) Group within the Engineering &amp; Major Projects (EMP) business unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of environmental consenting on infrastructure projects undertaken by ESB Group.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Responsibilities will cover the items below:</span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span>Take ownership and responsibility for requirements and project managing all environmental related workstreams on projects including: </span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Project tender preparation, evaluation and lifecycle project management</span></span></li> <li><span><span>EIAR coordination, environmental studies and surveys for planning consent applications.  </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Environmental obligations post consent (e.g. during construction) </span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span><span>Find solutions to technical environmental consenting issues, with limited oversight and advise multi-disciplinary project teams on technical matters at a strategic level.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Manage, collaborate and coordinate with other teams across ESB to successfully deliver projects in a timely manner.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lead consultations with key external stakeholders and statutory authorities as required on projects. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant environmental regulatory requirements for ESB development projects especially in areas of new technologies like offshore wind. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lead various feasibility and screening studies for sites as required by ESB. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Manage environmental and technical consultants and review technical reports. </span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key.  You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Essential </b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>The successful candidate must have: </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Minimum 7 years experience in the area of Environmental Impact Assessment.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A proven track record of successfully coordinating, project managing and co-authoring large EIAR projects.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>In depth knowledge and experience of the consenting process of major developments (e.g. Strategic Infrastructure Development Act, Environmental Impact Assessment process, assessment under the EU Habitats Directive, Waste Management Directive).</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A strong understanding and up to date working knowledge of the environmental regulatory