Senior Environmental Lead - Onshore Renewables & Consents

WSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to support onshore renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will direct environmental assessments, manage projects, and enhance client relationships. Responsibilities include delivering Environmental Impact Assessments and ensuring compliance with planning requirements. The role suits individuals with proven project management skills and a background in environmental or planning degrees. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership is preferable.
• Experience delivering EIAs for onshore renewables schemes.
• Familiarity with consenting processes for onshore renewables projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental contributions across project designs and assessments.
• Grow the onshore renewables sector offer and drive business development.
• Secure new work through proposal development and strategic bidding.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Relevant environmental or planning degree

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to support onshore renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will direct environmental assessments, manage projects, and enhance client relationships. Responsibilities include delivering Environmental Impact Assessments and ensuring compliance with planning requirements. The role suits individuals with proven project management skills and a background in environmental or planning degrees. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.