Canavan Associates Ltd.
EIA Consultant
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EIA Consultant / Environmental Consultant
Location: Derry/Londonderry, with hybrid and flexible working
Salary: £26,000–£36,000, depending on experience
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
About Canavan Associates
Canavan Associates Ltd (CAL) is an established multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in town planning, environmental assessment, architecture, and renewable energy development. Based in Derry/Londonderry, we deliver renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of projects, we are seeking an EIA Consultant / Environmental Consultant to join our environmental team.
The Role
Working closely with our Environmental Manager, planning team, and external technical specialists, you will support the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments for renewable energy and infrastructure developments.
This role would suit an environmental professional with experience in technical report writing and environmental assessment who is ready to take greater responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary project inputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare EIA screening requests, screening reports, scoping requests, and scoping reports
- Draft and review Environmental Statement and Environmental Impact Assessment Report chapters
- Support the coordination and production of Environmental Statements, EIARs, and associated planning documents
- Coordinate inputs from ecologists, ornithologists, hydrologists, landscape consultants, archaeologists, and other technical specialists
- Review specialist reports to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and outstanding information
- Maintain project schedules, environmental trackers, document registers, and action lists
- Support the Environmental Manager in ensuring deliverables are accurate, consistent, and completed on time
- Undertake environmental research, baseline reviews, and planning policy assessments
- Liaise with clients, planning authorities, statutory consultees, and other project stakeholders
- Attend and contribute to client, consultant, and project meetings
- Assist with responses to requests for further environmental information
- Support the continuous improvement of CAL’s EIA processes, templates, and quality standards
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About You
Essential Requirements:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, Ecology, or another relevant discipline
- At least two years’ relevant experience in environmental consultancy, EIA, planning, or infrastructure development
- Experience preparing or contributing to Environmental Statements, EIARs, or related environmental reports
- Knowledge of the EIA and planning system in Northern Ireland and/or the Republic of Ireland
- Strong technical writing, reviewing, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to several projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills and confidence working with clients and technical specialists
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Experience in both Northern Ireland and Ireland would be particularly valuable. However, applications are also welcomed from candidates with strong experience in either jurisdiction.
Desirable Experience
- Renewable energy, electricity infrastructure, or other major development projects
- EIA project coordination
- Environmental planning and consenting
- QGIS or ArcGIS
- Membership of, or progress towards membership of, ISEP, IES, RTPI, CIEEM, or another relevant professional body
What We Offer
- Salary of £26,000–£36,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to work on significant renewable energy and infrastructure projects
- Experience across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Support and mentorship from an experienced multidisciplinary team
- A collaborative working environment within a growing consultancy
How to Apply
Apply through LinkedIn or send your CV and a short covering letter to admin@canavanassociates.com. Please include details of your relevant EIA experience, current notice period, and availability.
Canavan Associates Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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