EIA Project Director - offshore wind

Due to continuing success in the offshore wind sector, my client is seeking a talented and motivated EIA Project Director to join the team in London, Reading, Glasgow or Edinburgh.

In particular, you will:

• Lead project teams technically, strategically and commercially to deliver large EIA projects and consenting advice for offshore wind projects at various stages of the project lifecycle
• Continue to grow our offshore project portfolio by supporting business development activities to develop our existing clients and win new work.
• Develop, motivate and mentor junior staff to reach their potential

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team and will experience a challenging but fulfilling working environment. There are significant opportunities for ongoing and structured career development across the wider Environment and Infrastructure consultancy business.

Experience:

• Experienced in delivering EIA's for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the offshore wind sector and be familiar with the Development Consent Order process as well as the Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations. This experience will ideally have involved project leadership throughout the project lifecycle from Scoping through to Examination.
• A technical leader in EIA with experience of providing technical direction at a project level. The candidate will have excellent reporting and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, seeking technical input from other disciplines to deliver carefully considered solutions to produce high quality work.
• Well networked in the offshore wind industry with a proven track record of winning work with a variety of clients in the sector.
• An accomplished staff manager particularly leading multi-disciplinary teams as project manager.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, suppliers and industry.
• Experienced in commercial and business management including management and responses to strategic bids, monthly reporting, resourcing and recruitment
• Willingness to travel, including possible international travel.