EIA Coordinator

RPS Group

  • Ballincollig, Co Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
EIA CoordinatorRPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for an EIA Coordinator to be based in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Sligo, KilkennyAbout the TeamOur EIA/SEA Team (one of Irelands leading teams in this sector) delivers high value technical advisory services in areas as diverse as EIA, AA, SEA, climate change and sustainability to clients across the transport, water, energy, natural and built environment sectors.The RPS EIA/SEA Team has a well-deserved reputation of successfully delivering many of Irelands most challenging and complex projects through early-stage development.Your Impact:Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.What you will be doing:The key responsibilities associated with the role will be:
  • Support the Project Manager in the delivery to client expectations of EIA/SEA projects;
  • Oversee, guide and manage junior team members and sub-consultants to deliver project requirements;
  • Take ownership of projects from inception to completion to clients;
  • Prioritise projects while balancing client expectations, available staff resources and project deadlines;
  • You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team on projects across a wide range of sectors and liaising with clients and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Grow our business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new markets
  • Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Who we are looking for:Candidates will have substantial experience working in a consultancy / regulatory role in the environmental assessment field. A proven track record of working on EIA and/or SEA is essential. Membership of the Institution of Environmental Sciences or similar is desirable.
  • Familiar with relevant Irish and European planning and environmental legislation e.g. EIA Directive and transposing Regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Habitats Directive, and the Appropriate Assessment (AA) process is desirable.
  • Knowledge of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is also desirable.
  • Experience in coordinating planning applications and associated documentation.
  • Excellent organisational and coordinating skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication and report writing skills.
  • Commercial awareness, ability to define scopes of work and to deliver projects on budget.
  • Must have worked as part of a wider team with experience of managing deliverables to deadlines.
  • Hard working, pragmatic and highly motivated individual - client focused with good interpersonal skills and team approach.
  • Leadership - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work closely with Clients to achieve high levels of satisfaction and win-win outcomes.
  • Project Management - Extensive experience in all aspects of delivering projects and programmes of work, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control. Experience of leading, coaching and training project managers.
Qualifications:
  • Degree in science or engineering with an environmental component. A Master's in relevant field is desirable but not required.
What is in it for you?We're proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.Why choose RPS, a Tetra Tech company:In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that's right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs - this is a workplace that works for you.About Tetra Tech:Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.#LI-MO2 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTERecruitment Agencies
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