Principal/Associate Director Marine Environmental Consultant - offshore wind/inconnectors

RPS Group Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Environmental Consultant, where you'll lead impactful projects in offshore wind and energy transition. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing professional growth with personal commitments. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver essential environmental assessments and ensure compliance while mentoring junior colleagues. With a legacy of excellence in consultancy, this innovative firm is committed to creating positive global change through cutting-edge technology and expert insights. Your contributions will help shape the future of marine infrastructure, making a lasting impact on the industry.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of EIA process for major energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing EIA projects and liaising with technical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Manage EIAs for large-scale marine and coastal infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate marine consents and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Marine Consenting

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Field

MSc in Environmental Impact Assessment

Job description

Principal/Associate Director Marine Environmental Consultant - offshore wind/inconnectors

The Opportunity:

TetraTech RPS Energy is adding a Principal Environmental Consultant - EIA - Offshore Wind to our Marine Consenting team. This role will deliver client projects in the UK and internationally, predominantly for Offshore Wind and Interconnectors, but also in other offshore/coastal sectors we are involved in.

We operate a hybrid working arrangement and you can be based in Edinburgh, Woking, Chepstow, Aberdeen, or London (home working can be considered). We offer flexible working opportunities, including part-time roles, to ensure a balance of family and working life.

We are at the forefront of the industry, delivering offshore infrastructure projects in complex marine environments, including offshore wind farm developments. Our experience spans 20 years across the UK, Europe, Americas, Australia, and Asia. You'll join a highly experienced marine consenting and environment team, known for leading major EIAs and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) for significant projects like Orsted's Hornsea series and SSE's Berwick Bank.

To learn more about our Marine, Consenting, and Environment team, visit: https://shorturl.at/JuLh3

Your Role:

You will work on and manage a range of EIAs for large-scale marine and coastal infrastructure projects, focusing on Offshore Wind, Interconnectors, and Energy Transition in the UK and Ireland. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordination and delivery of EIAs (including offshore and onshore project elements)
• Managing marine consents and ensuring compliance
• Technical review and report delivery
• Building relationships with statutory consultees and the public
• Guiding clients through marine consenting and environmental assessments
• Mentoring junior colleagues to develop their skills
• Prioritizing health and safety at all times and reporting incidents

Qualifications:

Candidates should have a thorough understanding of the EIA process for major energy infrastructure projects, with experience across both onshore and offshore aspects. Ideally, candidates will have:

• A degree in a relevant environmental field, with an MSc in topics like Environmental Impact Assessment
• Consultancy experience managing EIA projects
• Teamwork experience, liaising with technical specialists such as marine processes and underwater noise experts
• Experience working with regulators and conservation bodies
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Why Tetra Tech RPS Energy?

Since 1999, Tetra Tech RPS Energy has been a leader in offshore wind and oil & gas consultancy. In 2023, we joined Tetra Tech, enhancing our capabilities with global resources.

Our key sectors include:

• Marine planning, environmental assessment, and consents
• Offshore site investigation and survey management
• Seismic survey operations and data processing
• Operational geological services and drilling support
• Technical advisory, including CCUS and upstream assets
• Marine assurance and QHSSE
• Marine protected species observation
• Geoscience consulting and ground modelling
• Training and bespoke curriculum development

We operate globally with local delivery in over 550 locations, supported by 25,000+ employees dedicated to providing scalable, innovative solutions.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a meaningful difference. Our work employs cutting-edge technology, analytics, and expert scientists and engineers to create positive global change. Discover your potential—advance your career and leave a lasting legacy.

Life at Tetra Tech:

Benefits include:

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible work/life balance initiatives
• Collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development

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