About this role
About us <p style="text-align:justify;">MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">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.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">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.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.</p> Job Description <p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Join our team as a Landscape and Visual Assessment graduate. </strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Are you a creative graduate with strong report writing and GIS skills? Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) is rapidly becoming an in-demand requirement in the environmental and planning sector, and we're looking for someone from a diverse background (Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related fields) to join our team.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Successful applicants will have studied topics enabling them to demonstrate good knowledge of environmental disciplines, the Irish landscape and the Irish planning system.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In this role, you'll contribute to Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs). You'll work on a broad range of infrastructure projects, from wind and solar energy to grid infrastructure, extraction industry developments, and housing, assessing their visual and landscape impact. </p> <br><strong>What you’ll bring to MKO: </strong><br><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Conduct fieldwork and photography to inform Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)</li><li>Produce baseline constraints mapping and spatial analysis, creating high-quality mapping outputs using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other tools.</li><li>Write clear, compelling reports. </li><li>Coordinate and communicate effectively with our Graphics team and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless delivery of assessment outputs.</li><li>Contribute to diverse infrastructure projects, including energy, grid infrastructure, extraction and housing.</li></ul><strong> </strong><br><strong>What we’re looking for in you</strong><br><strong>Essential requirements</strong><br><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>A degree in Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline that equips you with the necessary skills to complete the role. </li><li>Excellent presentation and report writing skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>A confident and creative approach to work.</li><li>Collaborative mindset and flexibility - you're ready to learn, adapt, and grow within a professional team environment.</li></ul><strong>Desirable skills</strong><br><ul style="list-style-type:disc;margin-left:8px;"><li>Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).</li><li>An understanding of the Irish planning system, local and national planning policy and environmental policy.</li><li>Experience with photography and surveying techniques used for the production of photomontages.</li><li>A valid driving license.</li></ul> <br><strong>Grow With Us</strong><br><p style="text-align:justify;">At MKO, your professional development is important to us, with ongoing opportunities for growth, training and leadership development. MKO offers a culture that supports you. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">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.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>How to apply:</strong> Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.</p>