Job Description

EIA Consultant

Location:

Derry / Londonderry (with hybrid/flexible working)

Salary:

DOE

About Us

At Canavan Associates Ltd. (CAL), we are a multidisciplinary consultancy of Chartered Town Planners, Registered Architects, and Environmental & Renewable Energy Consultants. Based in Derry/Londonderry, we deliver complex planning and environmental projects across Ireland and Northern Ireland, with a particular focus on renewable energy, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).

We are now seeking an

EIA Consultant

to support our Environmental Manager and planning team with a growing workload of EIA projects, particularly for onshore renewable energy projects.

About the Role

This is a mid-level consultancy role for a candidate with solid experience in EIA preparation and coordination. The successful applicant will play a key role in the delivery of EIAs for large-scale renewable energy developments. You will report directly to our Environmental Manager and Senior Planner.

You will:

Prepare and review

EIA screening and scoping reports

Draft and review Environmental Statement (ES) chapters Coordinate and manage inputs from sub-consultants (ecology, hydrology, landscape, heritage, etc.) Ensure compliance with

NI and ROI planning legislation and EIA regulations

Liaise with statutory consultees, local planning authorities, and stakeholders Attend and contribute to client and project meetings Help ensure deliverables are produced on time and to a high standard

What We're Looking For

A degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related field

2-5 years' experience

in an EIA consultancy or planning role Demonstrable experience in producing or contributing to Environmental Statements Knowledge of

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland EIA and planning systems

(essential) Excellent report writing, organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision

Desirable:

Membership (or working towards membership) of a professional body (RTPI, IEMA, IEEM, etc.) GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS) Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure projects

What We Offer

Salary 28,000 - 36,000 (depending on experience) Flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy and cross-border projects A collaborative, supportive work environment with mentorship Exposure to a wide variety of projects in planning and environmental consultancy

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to admin@canavanassociates.com or apply via Indeed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person