Assistant Consent Manager – Onshore

Taylor Hopkinson has been exclusively retained to build out a project team who will develop and execute a Scotwind project for a new offshore wind consortium.

The Assistant Onshore Consents Manager will provide support with critical consenting, compliance and environmental management activities relating to the onshore elements of offshore wind projects.

Role

• Work with the Onshore Consents Manager and wider team to ensure all consents and licences are in place, conditions discharged and compliance during construction
• Manage and work with specialist consultants and contractors on matters relating to consents and technical environmental issues.
• Write scope of work documents and reviewing key technical documents relating to consenting activities.
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders including industry working groups, where appropriate.
• Take ownership and responsibility for distinct elements of work within the Consents team, contributing to the overall objectives of projects.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on consenting approaches and compliance issues to the team and the projects.
• Provide support with budget management, risk management, and programme input.

Requirements

• Proactive, solution-focused approach to complex consenting / environmental issues.
• Demonstrable experience working within renewable energy or environmental consultancy, with a clear focus on project consenting and development, taking projects through the consenting process
• Minimum of 5 years experience.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (such as marine biology, environmental science, engineering, planning, geography, law).
• Ability to engage with and empathise with stakeholders.
• Ambition to gain further experience, develop career and strive for future progression within the Consents team.