The Position

JBA is an independent employee-owned company with an enviable reputation for delivering high quality and outcome-focused environmental and engineering services. We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Environmental Consultant with previous consultancy experience to join our growing environmental management team. The post holder will support the expansion of our ecological and environmental services in across Ireland, supporting projects across a wide range of sectors and will be based in Dublin. Our current environmental workload includes input to flood and water management project plus assessment of effects of residential, commercial and industrial development on sites throughout Ireland.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will, amongst other things, be responsible for:

• Inputting to the preparation of Scoping Document, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and general environmental reporting for input to our current projects and tenders;
• Provide support to members of the Environmental, Water and Engineering Team;
• Engage with clients / sub-contractors / external stakeholders as necessary;
• Planning and undertaking site surveys and other fieldwork, utilising a number of survey techniques;
• Writing technical reports and other outputs;
• Working with colleagues throughout JBA and liaising with clients.
• Writing and reviewing technical reports and other outputs;
• Project Management;
• Liaising with clients, regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates will need a degree in an environmental science discipline (Minimum Level 8) and experience in a specific environmental area such as planning, water quality, marine science, geology, earth science;
• Preferably Chartered (CIEEM or CIEMA), or working towards chartership;
• Excellent technical report writing skills;
• Knowledge and awareness of planning process and policy;
• Experience of designing, implementing and managing environmental mitigation schemes;
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the objectives of large and complex commissions.

Given the nature of the role and the work carried out by JBA Consulting, it would be of advantage if candidates have qualifications and experience in some of the following areas:

• Project management and business development experience;
• Practical understanding of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Habitats directive;
• Experience of wider environmental and sustainability issues;
• Knowledge and understanding of ecosystem services;
• Renewable energy project experience; 
• River restoration techniques; and
• GIS and/or CAD experience.

Location

Dublin

Salary 

A competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package.

Application

If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact Bernadette O’Connell on 01 6855595 or recruitment@jbaconsulting.ie.

 No unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies please.