Project Development Environmental Specialist

Vestas; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Project Development Environmental Specialist to lead environmental assessments and EIA coordination for wind energy projects in the UK and Ireland. You will act as an environmental advisor to internal teams and external partners, guiding site selection, design evolution, and risk management.

Based in the UK or Ireland, the role involves collaboration across engineering, grid, land, and planning teams, with travel within the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in environmental field or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years in environmental consultancy or renewable energy development.
• Solid understanding of UK/Irish planning and consenting regimes.
• Knowledge of EIA processes, environmental legislation, planning policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and GIS for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental deliverables for onshore wind projects across the UK&I.
• Provide environmental advice to inform site selection, design and risk management.
• Collaborate with engineers, legal and planning teams to embed environmental constraints.
• Manage environmental consultants to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
• Support post-consent activities, including planning condition discharge and compliance.
• Stay current with environmental legislation and renewable energy consenting requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental policy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

GIS

Job description

Posted 21 August 2026

Requisition ID 76410

Location(s)

Warrington, Cheshire, GB, WA3 6XG Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB, EH3 9QG London, Greater London, GB, W2 6BD

Work experience Specialist

Type of position Full-Time

Do you bring solid experience in project development and EIA processes? Do you thrive in leading complex, high-stakes projects in a global organisation? Then you might be our new Project Development Environmental Specialist.

Vestas Development is a strategic business unit within Vestas, focused on creating new growth opportunities while supporting the wider Vestas business. The team is responsible for originating, developing and optimising wind and hybrid renewable energy projects globally, using both in-house development capabilities and partnerships established and managed by the group. The Project Development Environmental Specialist will be part of Vestas Development's UK and Ireland team and will report to the Head of Vestas Development for the UK & Ireland. Based in the UK or Ireland, this role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the origination, development and delivery of onshore wind projects, while acting as a trusted environmental advisor to internal teams and external development partners.

Responsibilities

This role will support the development and consenting of renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland, with responsibility for environmental assessments, EIA co-ordination, consultant management, environmental risk management, stakeholder engagement and post-consent compliance support.

• Oversee and coordinate environmental deliverables for onshore wind projects (feasibility, due diligence, EIAs, Environmental Statements, scoping, baseline, appendices, consent submissions), including management of specialist inputs across ecology, ornithology, hydrology, peat, landscape, noise, cultural heritage, air quality and transport
• Provide environmental advice to inform site selection, design evolution, consenting strategy and risk management; identify, record and manage environmental risks throughout the lifecycle, including survey findings, sensitive receptors, planning policy, consultation and consent conditions
• Collaborate with engineering, grid, land, legal, planning, stakeholder and commercial teams to embed environmental constraints and commitments into project design and delivery; support consenting strategies, environmental programmes, risk registers, budgets, procurement plans and consultant scopes
• Manage environmental consultants and technical specialists to deliver outputs on time, within budget and to quality standards; support public consultation and stakeholder engagement, clearly communicating technical matters to non-technical audiences
• Support post-consent and pre-construction activities, including discharge of planning conditions and compliance with environmental commitments, legislation, permits, company procedures and HSE policies; undertake site visits, prepare environmental status reports and contribute to community-focused communication strategies
• Stay current with environmental legislation, planning policy and renewable energy consenting requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Planning, Geography, Renewable Energy, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience in environmental consultancy, renewable energy development, EIA co-ordination, large-scale infrastructure project consenting or a related field
• Good understanding of UK or Irish planning and consenting regimes, including Town and Country Planning, Section 36 in Scotland, NSIP/DCO, DNS in Wales or Irish planning processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of EIA processes, environmental legislation, planning policy, consenting requirements and regulatory frameworks, including Habitats Regulations Assessment, protected sites, biodiversity, mitigation design and environmental monitoring, with familiarity across key environmental disciplines such as ecology, ornithology, hydrology, peat, landscape and visual impact, noise, air quality, climate, water resources and archaeology
• Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, together with GIS capability for site assessment, constraints mapping and visualization support
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Ireland when required
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Methodological and critical review skills; interpreting complex environmental information and assessing reports, appendices, planning submissions, mitigation and consultant deliverables to produce clear, practical recommendations
• Sound understanding of environmental constraints on project design, planning strategy, programme and consenting risk, with ability to identify risks early and propose practical mitigation
• Project management skills; managing multiple workstreams, deadlines, consultant packages and competing priorities on complex renewable energy projects.
• Highly organised, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, specialists and consultants while maintaining robust document control, record keeping and quality assurance
• Effective relationship-building skills, collaborating effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, suppliers, consultants and statutory bodies
• Commercially aware, supporting or managing consultancy scopes, procurement, budgets and deliverables
• Excellent communication skills, confidently representing projects in meetings, consultations and forums, clearly conveying environmental matters to technical and non-technical audiences, with commitment to ongoing professional development and industry knowledge

What we offer

Vestas offers a varied and rewarding role within a high-performing international development team at the forefront of the energy transition. You will play a key role in supporting the growth of Vestas' renewable energy development activities in the UK and Ireland, contributing to onshore wind projects that support a more sustainable energy future. The role provides exposure across the full project development lifecycle, from early-stage environmental due diligence and site assessment through to consenting, stakeholder engagement, post-consent compliance and pre-construction readiness. You will work closely with experienced colleagues across different development functions, as well as external consultants and development partners. Vestas is committed to supporting your professional and personal development, offering long-term career opportunities within a global organisation dedicated to renewable energy and sustainable growth.

Additional information

This position is in Warrington, London or Edinburgh, UK. For this role a full driving licence is beneficial and the role requires up to 50 days per year within UK/Irealnd. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.