IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
Key responsibilities are to support the Environment Manager and will include, but not be restricted to:
- Providing technical and strategic advice in relation to offshore environmental, planning and stakeholder issues
- Assisting with the management/oversight of EIA scoping and implementation, of compilation and submission of planning applications, and of discharge of environmental planning conditions
- Assisting with the management of specialist consultants and advisors including determination of scopes of work, contractor appointment and interpretation of advice received
- Supporting liaison with stakeholders and regulators throughout development phase and beyond
- Liaising with partners and other SMart Wind colleagues (e.g. in finance, engineering, H&S) to ensure projects are designed and developed to be practical, efficient and safe, that EIAs and consent applications are adequately scoped and that all consents received are fit for purpose
- Responsible for delivering environmental programme on budget
- Understanding, promotion and adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations and policies in undertaking all activities
- Responding to consultations and contributing to external studies/research as appropriate
- Informing colleagues about relevant legislation, guidance and associated implications in relation to environmental issues affecting offshore development interests
- As required, develop specialist knowledge in aspects of the human, biological or physical environment to contribute to a well rounded offshore environment team at Mainstream.
Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience
The ideal candidate should be equipped with or have the ability to develop a broad range of offshore environmental management skills. The candidate must be qualified to degree level. A familiarity with UK offshore industries or offshore environment in particular is essential, while knowledge of the human (shipping, fishing) or biological (birds or marine mammals) environment would be welcome. Candidates with work experience (pre, during or post degree) are particularly welcome.
The candidate should be equipped with the following key skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team, coordinate and enthuse colleagues and consultants
- Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good IT skills, ideally experience with MS Word, Excel and GIS capability
- An organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management
- Fluency in English
Ability to learn and develop in accordance with the needs of the Environment Team
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