Environmental & Consents Advisor Job Vacancy in Sunbury-on-Thames, England, UK

Environmental and Consents Advisor

Job Profile Summary

We are looking for a high calibre individual to join our expanding UK offshore wind environmental and consents team to support a portfolio of projects. The Environment and Consents Advisor will work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team to develop three nationally significant Projects.

There is no sponsorship available for this role. Must have the right to live and work in the U.K. to apply.

Responsibilities
* Delivery of consenting strategy for projects including schedule and budget activities to consent submission
* Identify consenting risks and develop mitigation plans for key risks for design, construction, operation and decommissioning
* Manage environmental and consenting consultants to deliver required outputs to support consenting process
* Identify and obtain environmental consents required to support operational activities (e.g. – surveys)
* Manage the delivery of surveys and studies required to support Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
* Interface with key stakeholders (consulting bodies, statutory authorities and key consultees) to support pathway to consent submission
* Build relationships with Project team to ensure environmental and consenting requirements are embedded in Project design
* Support development of Project HSE and Consenting Plans

Essential Experience & Job Requirements
* Degree in Environmental related discipline, Engineering or Science or comparable experience
* A minimum of 5 years previous experience in regulatory and permitting activities
* Previous experience managing environmental and social risks in a major project or operation
* Confidence engaging external and internal stakeholders
* Strong communication skills with ability to influence

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.