We are Interviewing Now for Graduate Environmental Scientists!
The Position - permanent full-time
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 enthusiastic Environmental consultant with 0-2 years post graduate consultancy
experience to join our growing environmental management team. The post holder will support
the expansion of our ecological and environmental services across Ireland, supporting projects
across a wide range of sectors and will be based in our Smithfield office in Dublin city
centre. Our current environmental workload includes input to Flood and Water management
projects plus assessment of effects of Residential, Commercial, Transportation, Forestry, and
Industrial development on sites throughout Ireland.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will, amongst other things, be responsible for:
• Inputting to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) Screening and
Scoping Documents, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and EIAR coordination plus
general environmental reporting for input to our current projects and tenders;
• Provide support to members of the Environmental, Ecology, Water and Engineering Team;
• Engage with clients / sub-contractors / external stakeholders as necessary;
• Planning and undertaking site surveys and fieldwork, utilising a number of survey techniques;
• Writing technical reports and other outputs;
• Working with colleagues throughout JBA and liaising with clients; and
• Writing and reviewing technical reports and other outputs.
Qualifications
• Candidates will need a degree in an environmental science discipline (Minimum Level 8) and
experience in a specific environmental area such as Geography, Planning, Water quality, Marine
Science Geology, Earth Science;
• Graduate member of a relevant institute (CIEEM or CIEMA), or working towards membership;
• Excellent technical report writing skills;
Ideally (but not necessary) experience in the following:
• 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.
Background interest
Given the nature of the role and the work carried out by JBA Consulting, it would be of advantage
if candidates have an understanding in some of the following areas:
• Project management;
• 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
2/F Lincoln House, Lincoln Lane, Arran Quay, Smithfield, Dublin D07 Y75P
Salary
A competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and number of years’ experience,
together with a comprehensive benefits package.
Application
If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact Bernadette O’Connell on 01 9131910 or send your CV to recruitment@jbaconsulting.ie.
Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2024
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