Ventus are working closely with an offshore wind developer to appoint a Senior Consent Manager to take the lead on consenting activities related to the transmission development areas.
Responsibilities
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Take ownership of the OfTDAs consent process and manage EIA and (if required) HRA workstreams;
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Support the refinement of the offshore export cable corridors;
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Prepare EPS, general works licence applications and Notice to Mariners in support of geophysical, benthic and geotechnical surveys;
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Maintain and implement our fishers engagement strategy, engaging regularly with fisher stakeholders;
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Engage with fishers to secure voluntary agreements for fisher gear to be removed/relocated to accommodate surveys and in due course, construction activities;
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Support the consenting activities of our other Senior Consents Managers for the Wind Farm Development Areas and the Onshore Transmission Development Areas, working as a dynamic team to manage work loads and leverage skills and experience;
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Engage professionally, ethically and fairly with stakeholders to build trust and creditability;
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Support the process of securing options to lease from Crown Estate Scotland;
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Maintain the OfTDA elements of the project consent strategies throughout all phases of development to meet the project’s delivery programme and to minimise development risk;
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Manage the project’s consultancy partners to ensure effective and efficient delivery of their workstreams;
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Attend public exhibitions and information events, supporting the stakeholder engagement team; and
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Report on financial, risk and programme matters.
Requirements
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
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Educated to degree level in a relevant qualification.
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Experience of offshore consenting and EIA in Offshore Wind Farms or offshore cabling projects.
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Understanding of the Marine Licence application process within and outside of the 12 nautical mile limit.
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Experience of working with regulators and external stakeholders.
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Preference to have experience of engaging with fishers, federations, working groups and individuals.
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Management of your own time and resources to work independently to, as well as management of multidisciplinary groups outputs for, sometimes tight deadlines.
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Ability to communicate effectively with the wider project team and with external stakeholders