The Opportunity
A marine renewable energy business delivering next-generation tidal stream technology is looking for an experienced Environmental & Consents Manager to join its Project Delivery team in North Wales.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll be the environmental focal point for a flagship tidal energy project, making sure it stays compliant with its Marine Licence, planning obligations and statutory consents through construction, commissioning and operational readiness. The role combines office, site and occasional offshore work, with some travel to the company's other UK and European offices.
The Role
- Lead environmental compliance and maintain the project's Environmental Compliance Register
- Make sure Marine Licence conditions are met and discharged on programme
- Act as principal contact with regulators, statutory bodies and harbour authorities
- Coordinate consent applications, licence variations and regulatory submissions
- Manage ecological, fisheries, ornithological, marine mammal, benthic and water quality monitoring
- Manage specialist environmental consultants and contractors
- Review contractor CEMPs and method statements, and carry out environmental audits
- Support offshore installation campaigns, ISO 14001 initiatives and community engagement
About You
- Degree in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Environmental Management, Ecology or a related discipline
- Significant experience managing environmental compliance on major marine, offshore or renewable energy projects
- Strong understanding of Marine Licence compliance, environmental permitting and marine legislation
- Experience working with Natural Resources Wales or other UK environmental regulators
- Excellent stakeholder management, report-writing and project management skills
- Desirable: tidal, offshore wind or marine renewables experience; EIA, HRA, MPAs and WFD; ISO 14001; GIS; CEnv or Full IEMA membership
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Line management of environmental consultants and specialist contractors
- A leading role on one of Europe's flagship tidal energy projects
- Genuine development and progression within a growing international marine renewables business
To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com