The Opportunity
An international offshore wind developer is looking for an Onshore Consenting Manager to join its Edinburgh team on a major offshore wind project in Scottish waters.
Working alongside the Offshore Consenting Manager, you'll lead the onshore consents for the project's grid and landfall infrastructure, from EIA through to compliance during construction.
The Role
- Lead onshore consenting for a large offshore wind farm
- Manage consultants, including the EIA contract, to budget and programme
- Oversee public and regulatory consultation with UK and Scottish authorities
- Line-manage and develop team members
- Coordinate with construction, technical, land, OFTO and communications teams
- Report consenting status and risks to project leadership, and manage consent compliance during construction
About You
- Degree in a science, engineering, law or related discipline
- 7+ years' professional experience in renewables and/or consenting and planning in Scotland
- Knowledge of Scottish planning and consenting for major or linear infrastructure
- Experience leading multidisciplinary projects
- Desirable: offshore wind, grid infrastructure and offshore transmission regime knowledge
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A lead role on one of Scotland's flagship offshore wind projects
- Line management responsibility
- International developer with strong growth plans
To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com
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