Description:
We have an opportunity for a Development Consents and Environment Manager to work on iconic national infrastructure projects, directly facilitating Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net Zero through the transmission of renewable energy.
The role spans the development phase of our projects, with a primary focus on optioneering, environmental impact assessment and achieving development consents (Town & Country Planning Act, Electricity Act and other environmental consents). The role also helps to ensure projects can transition smoothly from design into delivery on the ground. You’ll join an award-winning team, renowned for its sector-leading planning and sustainability initiatives, gaining valuable experience, support, and guidance. With a high level of autonomy in your projects, you’ll be encouraged to introduce new ideas that strengthen the consenting approach, and those contributions will be rewarded with excellent long-term career opportunities.
You will
- Lead and coordinate project optioneering and environmental studies, as part of multi-disciplinary project teams, to ensure all environmental and consenting risks are understood and incorporated into the development and refinement of project designs.
- Oversee and manage external consultants to deliver proportionate and robust Environmental Impact Assessments to support consent applications.
- Develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external stakeholder relationships (consenting bodies, statutory authorities, key consultees and government departments).
- Support project delivery teams in preparing for site construction through discharge of planning conditions.
You have
- Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning process, consenting regimes, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation, with experience in the Scottish rural environment and ideally infrastructure projects.
- Proven project management skills in overseeing consenting and environmental site compliance for major projects, including project definition and setup, external consultant management, cost management, project risk, quality assurance, and programme management.
- A degree in Environmental or Planning related disciplines, ideally with a postgraduate qualification, and experience in a relevant industry (e.g., infrastructure, construction, environmental planning, statutory bodies, or consultancy). Membership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
- Experience or knowledge of construction processes and the importance of environmental mitigation.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, embracing challenges and opportunities within a changing environment.