Environmental Planning Manager – Rail Industry – North Dublin

Environmental and Planning (Process) Manager Rail Industry – Dublin Northside
Based in Smithfield in Dublin, The Environmental and Planning (Process) Manager will play a pivotal role in the delivery of a Rail Line project by leading the preparation, coordination, and delivery of the planning and environmental consent requirements, including the Railway Order (RO) Application under the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001. This is a senior project technical and coordination role suited to a candidate with a demonstrable track record in delivering statutory applications for major linear transport infrastructure projects in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities
1. Planning and Consents Leadership

• Take full ownership of the RO Application for the Rail Line, from inception through submission
• Liaise and coordinate with the multi-disciplinary consultants (MDC) and their discipline leads to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, legally robust documentation.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of all statutory planning and environmental deliverables, including:
• Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR)
• Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening and Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
• All other supporting planning and environmental reports
• Ensure full compliance with Irish and EU planning and environmental legislation and relevant national guidance

2. Technical Environmental Oversight

• Provide expert technical input to the RO process, including input into project design, data collection strategies, and coordination of impact assessments.
• Manage and support the work of the environmental team from the MDC and sub-consultants, ensuring consistency and technical quality across all deliverables.
• Co-ordinate the implementation of the programme sustainability strategy across all phases of the programme and track and report on key ESG metrics to internal and external stakeholders.

3. Project Controls and Reporting

• Provide regular and concise updates relating to the development of the RO application to the Programme Manager, Director of Development and Design, and Director of Capital Investments on programme status, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Monitor progress of the RO workstreams against the programme and proactively identify and resolve issues with the MDC or other delivery partners.
• Provide environmental and sustainability progress reports and updates to internal environmental and sustainability committees.

4. Construction and Interface Knowledge

• Demonstrate strong understanding of construction methods, enabling meaningful input into environmental risk assessments and construction-phase mitigation.

Working Relationship:

• Directors, Programme Managers, Contracts and Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Finance, and others within the Capital Investment division.
• IÉ Procurement and other Departments as necessary.
• External Consultants and Contractors.
• External Stakeholders including NTA, Government, An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering or a closely related field (postgraduate qualification desirable).
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in the delivery of EIARs for major infrastructure projects, with a focus on linear transport schemes (preferably rail).
• Proven experience in the preparation and coordination of Railway Order or equivalent statutory applications in Ireland.
• Comprehensive understanding of Irish and EU environmental and planning legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience working with statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary project teams.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of Railway projects but open to other infrastructure projects or large linear projects like Roads or other
• Understanding of Project Management Procedures.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Presentation skills.

Benefits & Next Steps

• 25 days annual leave up to a max of 28
• 20 days sick pay (certified) in a 12-month rolling period
• After 1 month, PTI card issued for self and spouse and dependents.
• Pension
• Available now
• Convenient Northside Dublin location

For more information on this exciting role feel free to call Regina Fitzpatrick on 087 214 0636. To apply, send a detailed resume outlining all experience. Sponsorship not available for this role. Applicants without Irish residency will not be considered.