Onshore Consent Manager

We have a current opportunity for a Onshore Consent Manager on a contract basis. The position will be based in London with a leading offshore wind joint venture.

This role will be a critical delivery role for 12 months working with the wider team throughout the DCO Examination.
This role is one of two onshore consent managers for the project and is expected to focus on a range of EIA topics identified by the Project Consent Manager.

Candidates with experience of DCO Examination, linear development projects and/or renewable energy projects are preferred.

Key responsibilities:
* Responsible for managing a range of onshore elements of the DCO application through the Examination
* Managing the deliverables of the onshore consultants in the responsible areas
* Responsible for stakeholder engagement in relevant EIA topics
* Ensure strong cooperation within the Project for relevant onshore packages in relation to risk and deliverables;
* Work closely with other Onshore Consent Manager to ensure continuity of approach and management of interfaces between EIA topics
* Close coordination with the Offshore Lead, Land Manager and Commercial Development Manager as required by the Project Consent Manager
* Responsible for identifying and communicating consenting and wider project risks as they become known to the Project Consent Lead.

Key tasks
* In respect of relevant topics, deliver Examination Strategy, Statements of Common Ground as well as written and oral answers to the Examining Authority
* In conjunction with others, deliver buildable consent of the onshore elements of the project on time and to budget according to the programme
* Input to and influence examination strategy in relevant EIA areas to minimise risk in line with the Project's expectations
* Manage consenting risk including clear and proactive communication of risk to the Project Consent Lead and wider project team to prevent consenting issues in the project and flag potential risks;
* Lead external onshore stakeholder engagement in relevant EIA topic areas. Manage and perform high level stakeholder engagement with key stakeholders on relevant project issues via consultants resulting in final Statements of Common Ground
* Identify and feed back to the Consent Manager project lessons learned
* Provide expert advice on onshore consent and environmental project issues to maximise competitiveness to the project packages
* Support Land Manager to secure access to survey works and landowner liaison

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