About us MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 156d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The specialist will scope, write, and review Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for large-scale infrastructure and development projects. They will also manage project delivery, oversee junior team members, and conduct site visits and technical fieldwork.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a third-level qualification in a relevant field such as Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture, or Environmental Science. A minimum of three years of experience in conducting Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments is required.
Full job description
About us
MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.
Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.
Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.
Job Description
We are recruiting an experienced Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Specialist / Landscape Planner to join our growing Landscape and Visual team. The successful candidate will conduct Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) for various large-scale infrastructure developments, including wind and solar energy projects, sustainable transport, residential, greenway, tourism, and urban renewal developments.
The key responsibilities associated with the role will be:
Scoping, writing and reviewing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for projects at a variety of scales, including Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments;
Mapping, spatial analysis, and production of high-quality mapping outputs.
Carrying out site visits, fieldwork and technical photography to inform LVIAs.
Contributing to the strategic direction of LVIA projects within the team by keeping a ‘finger on the pulse’ of industry best practice.
Take ownership of projects from inception to completion including fee agreements, invoicing, profitability and delivering on client expectations.
Oversee, guide and manage junior team members and sub-consultants to deliver project requirements;
The key requirements of the role include:
A third-level qualification in Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science or related fields that give the candidate the necessary skills to complete the role.
A minimum of three years experience conducting Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (or equivalent) in accordance with recognised best practice guidance and understanding the assessment process required in Ireland.
Excellent presentation and report writing skills, with high attention to detail.
An innovative, confident and creative approach to the work.
A collaborative and flexible approach to the role with an ambition to excel and grow within the team and company.
A valid driving license.
MKO offer a unique opportunity to an ambitious person motivated to address some of the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time, from the climate emergency to the housing crisis. If you're ready to be a driving force in building a sustainable future, one project at a time, we want to hear from you!
Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.
We actively embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental elements of our workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and a more dynamic work environment. We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
Ireland's largest Planning and Environmental Consultancy
Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Galway, County Galway
LinkedIn followers
9,232
MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our clients’ projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and broad range of nationwide experience. Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential. Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.
Vision: To expand our reach and impact to help solve the defining environmental and societal challenges of our time.
📍Offices in Galway and Dublin
Our core values
• Quality - Fit for purpose
• Flexibility - Find ways to get the job done
• Teamwork - Trust and support each other
• Confidence - ‘Can Do’ attitude
• Integrity - Do the right thing
Offices: Tuam Road, Galway, County Galway H91, IE · 9C Beckett Way, Park West Business Park, Dublin, Dublin 12 D12 XN9W, IE
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