Consultant for Killeen and Feenune Bridge Fish Passage Barrier Mitigation

Inland Fisheries Ireland is seeking multidisciplinary engineering consultancy services for two barrier mitigation projects at Killeen Bridge and Feenune Bridge near Louisburgh, Co. Mayo. The successful consultant will provide engineering, environmental, and planning services across Phases 1 to 3, including feasibility studies, option selection, and statutory consent stages. Responsibilities include acting as Designer and Project Supervisor for the Design Process, ensuring compliance with the Planning and Development Acts 2000–2023, Capital Works Management Framework, and Infrastructure Guidelines 2023. These projects aim to restore fish passage and natural river processes while supporting Ireland's Water Action Plan 2024 and the National Barrier Mitigation Programme to achieve improved ecological status under the EU Water Framework Directive. Ideal candidates should have experience in river engineering, environmental assessment, and planning applications for infrastructure projects.