Due to continuing success, SLR Consulting is seeking an EIA/NSIP Consents Assistant Manager to assist the delivery of some of the most significant energy transition projects in the UK. This is an opportunity to join an experienced consenting team within one of the fastest growing and leading environmental consultancies in the UK.
You will have gained experience of EIA and consenting on NSIP projects, having been part of successful Development Consent/s on major projects, ideally within the Power sector.
Working in partnership with clients, colleagues and project partners across the UK, particularly EIA project managers, you will assist the development and execution of energy infrastructure NSIP projects. You will provide assistance to the NSIP Consent Manager and EIA Project Manager, help to co-ordinate and work with project partners, such as engineers, land agents and legal teams, and assist to build relationships with external stakeholders. You will also assist our project teams and clients with the delivery of quality NSIP Development Consents.
You will join the Planning and ESIA team which employs over 100 planning and EIA professionals working on projects across the Energy, Mining, Industry and Built Environment sectors. We anticipate that the majority of projects will be in the energy sector and will include some major linear infrastructure projects including hydrogen pipelines and electricity cable connections for offshore wind farms.
The role
You will play a significant role in the delivery of NSIP projects, working closely with our consenting team, NSIP Consents Manager, EIA Project Managers, technical specialists, and specialist partners to deliver large energy infrastructure projects, particularly linear infrastructure such as electrical cables, transmission lines and gas pipelines. Additionally, you will also assist the business with the development of business opportunities and client and partner relationships.
The role will involve short term travel across the UK subject to client and project needs as required.
Typically, you will undertake the following:
* Managing tasks relating to the consenting of major energy infrastructure projects;
* Interfacing with clients and partners on projects;
* Co-ordinating multidisciplinary teams, alongside an NSIP Consents Manager and EIA Project Manager, to complete development consent applications;
* Identifying and escalating key risks, decisions and issues to the Project Director and NSIP Consents Manager with recommendations for how they can be managed on projects;
* Take ownership for the quality of some NSIP deliverables ensuring consistency and quality standards are met;
* Interface with project stakeholders including engineers, land agents, consultation specialists and lawyers;
* Assisting others with the development of relationships with external project stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, Planning Inspectorate, and key statutory consultees.
About you
If you're interested in applying, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for someone with most of the following skills and experience:
* Experience of working on at least one large complex NSIP project;
* Developing knowledge and understanding of EIA processes and approaches and the NSIP consenting regime, including national policy, the Planning Act and associated legislation, Planning Inspectorate advice and project case history;
* Evidence of being able to manage and develop client relationships;
* Experience of co-ordinating tasks with multidisciplinary teams;
* Experience of working with external stakeholders;
* An eye for detail with an ability to deliver a wide spectrum of consenting documentation to a high standard for internal and client review.
To apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable assistance when applying to SLR.
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