Onshore Consents Manager

Onshore Consents Manager required for a major offshore wind developer based in England

Responsibilities

• Support the projects Onshore Consents Lead on onshore consents and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Coordination of input to DCO Examination relating to Onshore EIA & Project HRA.
• Interface with the project engineering team.
• Support contract management with environmental consultancy service providers.
• Deliver commitments within the project Statement of Community Consultation (SoCC).
• Attendance of Community Liaison Groups.
• Onshore stakeholder comms & meetings.
• Support onshore stakeholder engagement, communications, and community engagement initiatives, including delivering community benefit packages.
• Monitor Planning Portal Service & Local Plans.
• Ensure adherence with Planning Act processes and guidance.
• To advise on other strategic onshore EIA matters as required.

Requirements

• Ideally have established, positive relationships with key statutory consultees.
• Appreciation of technical, commercial/contractual and policy aspects of connecting large infrastructure projects to the grid.
• Stakeholder / Relationship management skills in a similar environment with stakeholders.
• Planning, environmental, or geographical degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience in the renewables or other relevant infrastructure sectors.
• Deep knowledge and experience of onshore planning/consenting/DCO activities relevant to offshore wind farms.
• Ability to challenge the status quo, identify solutions, influence stakeholders to enable a successful implementation.
• Project Management skillsets.
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• An organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.