Senior Enviromental Manager - New Luas Projects

Description

• Collaborate with and support the Environment Policy & Compliance (EPC) section of TII in respect of the development of new planning, design, construction and commissioning and maintenance environmentally overarching technical documents/ standards (as they pertain to Light Rail projects) to ensure a consistent approach is used for the treatment of all transport-related projects.
• Assist in preparing responses to parliamentary questions and questions raised by members of the public in relation to various environmental issues associated with the planning, construction and operation of light rail projects.
• Lead and manage the work of external environmental service providers, environmental staff and administrative staff as may be assigned.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with environmental best practice guidance and legislation (e.g. EIA Directive) as they pertain to Light Rail projects.
• Liaise with third parties including local authorities, statutory bodies and relevant stakeholders during planning, construction and operational stages of projects, as required.
• Support and participate in, as required, engagement activities with members of the public in relation to Light Rail projects.
• Oversee the undertaking (as it pertains to environmental matters) of comprehensive reviews of all draft documentation including Project Execution Plans, Route Option Selection Reports, Preliminary Design, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statements (NIS). Ensure that appropriate procedures and quality controls are in place for the delivery of such documentation.
• Collaborate with the EPC section’s specialist in relation to the assessment of carbon and climate impacts associated with the development of Light Rail projects.
• Work collaboratively with team members in the section and with other TII Divisions and specialist third party technical advisors.
• Collaborate with the EPC section of TII to ensure that sustainability and best practice technical guidance across Roads & Active Travel projects are relevant and appropriately transposed to Light Rail projects.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with relevant Government Departments, local authorities, National Transport Authority, other state agencies, and external consultants.
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day environmental support of project teams engaged in the delivery of Light Rail projects.
• Coordinate the provision of relevant environmental information externally to technical advisers and relevant stakeholders and internally to project teams as required.
• Regularly monitor and review the environmental risks associated with the project planning processes and develop and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Assist in the support and management of research projects that are related to the delivery of Light Railway projects.
• Ensure project deliverables pertaining to the Environmental requirements comply with external appraisal guidelines e.g. Department of Transport’s Transport Appraisal Framework.
• Lead or assist (as required) the various portfolio and project teams in procuring technical advisers.
• Ensure appropriate procedures and quality controls are in place for the coordination and management of the Engineering Designers Environmental Impact Assessment specialists. This will include coordinating and managing technical reviews of various environmental sub-disciplines.

Requirements

• Effective team player with stakeholder management capabilities as they relate to the responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with an ability to lead and motivate others to deliver objectives.
• Must have an appreciation for working in an organisation with a strong sustainability focus and must have specialist environmental knowledge e.g., carbon assessment and evaluation, noise & vibration, air quality, population & human health, landscape, biodiversity, etc., in an area that is relevant to the delivery of infrastructure.
• Effective decision maker and ability to work on own initiative
• A good understanding of, or the ability to quickly learn, the public sector working environment.
• Have technical knowledge of, and be up to date with, relevant legislation, policy and standards, the relevant EIA planning and climate change guidance and the criteria for evaluation and classification of the significance of impacts.
• Be a Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland) or Chartered Environmentalist, or eligible and committed to achieving professional registration within one year of appointment to the position.
• Strong understanding of and experience around statutory planning procedures and processes for the planning, construction and operation of major infrastructure.
• Fluency in the English language, both written and oral
• A strong track record in the preparation, co-ordination, or audit of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)/Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), Natura Impact Statements (NIS) for large-scale linear infrastructure projects.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, in report writing and engaging with regulatory agencies and authorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their feedback is incorporated into project planning and delivery.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a responsible position of environmental management pertaining to large-scale linear infrastructure projects.
• Currently hold and maintain a full driving license.
• A recognised third level degree qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent), in environmental science/civil engineering, or allied discipline.
• Effective time management skills to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Experience in the critical review of project feasibility and optioneering reports, sustainability plans, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Natura Impact Statements.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ideally have experience of implementing BREEAM, ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems (or equivalent) or other accreditation systems on transport infrastructure projects or projects of similar scale and complexity

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance