Lead Offshore Consent Manager for offshore Wind Farm

We are seeking a Lead Offshore Consent Manager to join Consents Team to lead in the management and delivery of all offshore consents and supporting environmental assessments for the project. We are seeking support on a full-time basis.

Remote with occasional trips to Glasgow (c. once per month)
12 month rolling contract
£750-850 per day via PAYE Umbrella / Inside IR35

Ideally the candidate would have the following experience / skills:

• A background and knowledge in offshore wind and/or offshore/marine ecology.
• Direct experience of consenting and preferably experience of NSIP/DCO and Marine Licensing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an innovative approach when addressing consenting issues coupled with a solution minded outset.
• Skills to build productive relationships and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A commercial approach to work, challenging colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to manage risk, achieve viable solutions to consenting issues and support overall project objectives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to produce high quality work to deadlines and work flexibly to respond to changing priorities.
• Work effectively both independently, and as part of the team
• Renewables team, deputising for senior colleagues and engaging in strategic discussions on complex technical and environmental issues.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Management and execution of the consent strategy and project management for all offshore elements required to achieve development consent for the Project.
• Reporting to the Consents Team Manager.
• Leading and supporting the development of the Offshore Consent Manager.
• Management of consultants and liaison with the wider consents and project team.
• Providing consenting advice and managing offshore consenting risk for complex workstreams.
• Lead engagement with key external stakeholders.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.