Graduate LVIA Specialist

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.

Join our team as a Landscape and Visual Assessment graduate. 

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.

Successful applicants will have studied topics enabling them to demonstrate good knowledge of environmental disciplines, the Irish landscape and the Irish planning system.

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. 

• Conduct fieldwork and photography to inform Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)
• Produce baseline constraints mapping and spatial analysis, creating high-quality mapping outputs using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other tools.
• Write clear, compelling reports. 
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with our Graphics team and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless delivery of assessment outputs.
• Contribute to diverse infrastructure projects, including energy, grid infrastructure, extraction and housing.

• 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. 
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• A confident and creative approach to work.
• Collaborative mindset and flexibility - you're ready to learn, adapt, and grow within a professional team environment.

• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• An understanding of the Irish planning system, local and national planning policy and environmental policy.
• Experience with photography and surveying techniques used for the production of photomontages.
• A valid driving license.

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.

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.

How to apply: Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.