EIA Project Manager
The ERM International Group View all jobs
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage EIA projects from inception through submission and post‑submission support.
- Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and risk registers.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams (e.g. ecology, ornithology, noise, landscape, traffic, hydrology).
- Manage project handover from bid stage into delivery, ensuring clarity on scope, assumptions, and commercial terms.
- Maintain project documentation including RFIs, action trackers, and change control.
- Manage preparation of EIARs in accordance with Irish planning legislation and EIA Regulations.
- Support delivery of AA Screening / Appropriate Assessment, Scoping Reports, and supporting planning documentation.
- Interface with Irish regulators and stakeholders, including An Bord Pleanála, local authorities, and statutory consultees.
- Provide post‑submission support including responses to Further Information Requests (FIRs).
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted working relationships.
- Lead client meetings, progress updates, and programme reviews.
- Support early‑stage project advisory, consenting strategy, and risk management discussions.
- Track and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Support proposal development, including resourcing plans, schedules, and fee estimates.
- Identify and manage scope change and commercial risk.
- Ensure compliance with ERM quality, governance, and health & safety requirements.
- Oversee quality review of deliverables prior to issue and submission.
- Promote continuous improvement in EIA project delivery processes.
- Degree in environmental science, planning, geography, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience managing EIA projects in Ireland.
- Strong understanding of Irish planning and EIA legislation and consenting processes.
- Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong project management, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
- Experience delivering EIAs for renewable energy, infrastructure, or data centre projects.
- Familiarity with An Bord Pleanála processes and strategic infrastructure development.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, RTPI).
- Experience supporting bids and framework delivery.
- Confident project leader with a collaborative approach.
- Commercially aware and delivery‑focused.
- Calm and pragmatic under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Client‑focused with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Reports to: EIA / Planning & Consents Team Lead (Ireland)
- Works closely with: CPD technical specialists, Partners, Account Directors, and sub‑consultants
- Interfaces with: Clients, regulators, statutory consultees, and local authorities