Senior Onshore Wind EIA Consultant

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Our client needs a Senior Onshore Wind EIA Consultant to work as part of the London Environment Advice Group, based in Westminster. The role is multi-faceted and will involve technical contribution, project management of medium to large sized EIA projects (primarily relating to onshore wind energy), guidance/mentoring to junior staff and assistance with business development. You will need previous consultancy experience, along with a proven ability to project manage medium-large sized EIA projects for onshore wind developments and other projects will be essential. The role will involve management of projects of various size, up to large EIA, with potentially several projects being managed and/or supported simultaneously. Demonstrable working knowledge of EIA Regulations and process, the Town and Country Planning Act application process, the onshore wind industry and best practice will be essential.
The post will mainly involve UK projects, however there may be some international opportunities. 
Qualifications and experience 
It will be desirable for the candidate to demonstrate a good network and knowledge within the onshore wind industry. Potential opportunities to generate new work will be pursued through prior agreement with the Advice Group Director and Product Market Champions. Key competencies in this role will include:
- Good analytical skills
- Solutions-oriented approach
- Technical expertise that will complement the existing team
- Effective personal planning and organising
- Be focussed on our customers’ needs
- Sensitive to the company’s needs
- Strong writing skills
- Be able to perform in a team
Qualifications and Experience:
- BSc (essential) and MSc (desirable) in a related discipline.
- Experience in environmental consultancy (essential).
- Demonstrable experience in project management and EIA (essential)
- Demonstrable experience in project management of onshore wind EIA (essential).
- Thorough understanding of environmental law, the EIA process, and relevant government policy (essential).
- Excellent understanding of the onshore wind energy industry and related environmental issues (essential).
- Technical background in one or more environmental parameters (essential).
- IEMA or IEEM membership or chartered status (desirable)
- Financial management and administration experience (essential).
- Report-writing and presentational skills (essential).
- Experience of managing medium-large project teams (desirable).
- Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills (essential).
- Ability to work on own initiative and also to work as part of a growing team (essential).
Benefits
The client offers a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, Health and Dental care, Life Insurance, 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy. It is one of the 2008 Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to work for.