Offshore Consents Advisor

Offshore Consents Advisor required for a major offshore wind developer based in Scotland

Responsibilities

• Lead distinct elements of the offshore consents and environment activities for the Offshore Wind Farm Project.
• Work with the Offshore Consents Manager and wider consents team to deliver licence applications or variations to existing consents where required.
• Support the discharging of offshore consent conditions for the Project.
• Liaison with the Project Team, specialist consultants and Contractors to deliver documentation relating to consent variations and discharge of conditions.
• Engagement with key external stakeholders and industry groups.
• Working with the main project technical packages in the pre-construction and construction phases to ensure compliance.
• Provide offshore environment and consenting input to the wider project team including interface with onshore transmission works.
• Providing support with budget, programme, and risk management.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. marine biology, environmental science/engineering, planning, geography, law).
• Problem solving including complex consenting issues and interface with wider project.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-skilled self-starter, with high levels of energy & commitment to deliver.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to engage with and empathise with stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of consenting and environmental management activities for offshore wind / marine projects is essential.
• Awareness of onshore consenting activities or construction is desirable.