Principal/Associate Director Marine Environmental Consultant - offshore wind/interconnectors

TetraTech RPS Energy is adding a Principal / Associate Director Environmental Consultant - EIA - Offshore Wind to our Marine Consenting team. This role will deliver client projects in the UK and internationally, predominantly for Offshore Wind and Interconnectors but also in other offshore/coastal sectors we are involved in.

We operate a hybrid working arrangement and you can be based in Edinburgh, Woking, Chepstow, Aberdeen or London (home working can be considered). We have flexible working opportunities, including part time roles, to ensure a balance of family and working life.

We are at the forefront of the industry - delivering offshore infrastructure projects in complex marine environments including offshore wind farm developments. Our experience includes 20 years working across the UK, wider Europe, Americas, Australia and Asia. You will become a member of a deeply experienced marine consenting and environment team who have been selected as the lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) consultant for some of the industry’s major "firsts". These include the world’s largest offshore wind farms at the point of being constructed: Orsted’s Hornsea One, Two and Three, and Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm SSE’s Berwick Bank.

Your Role:

• You will work on and manage a range of EIAs on large-scale marine and coastal infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on Offshore Wind, Interconnectors and Energy Transition, across the UK and Ireland.
• Coordination and delivery of EIAs (to include both the offshore and onshore elements of the project).
• Marine consents management and compliance.
• Technical review and delivery of reports.
• Building relationships with statutory consultees and other groups/members of the public.
• Helping to steer our clients’ projects through the complexities of marine consenting and environmental assessment.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues to build up their skills.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

Qualifications:

• You will have a detailed knowledge of the EIA process on major energy infrastructure projects, ideally coupled with direct experience of working across both the onshore and offshore aspects of a project.
• A degree in a relevant environmental subject and potentially with an MSc in a relevant topic e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment or similar.
• Experience of working in a consultancy environment, including experience of managing EIA projects.
• Experience of working as part of a team, including liaising with other technical specialists, e.g. marine processes, underwater noise.
• Experience of working with environmental stakeholders, including regulators and nature conservation bodies.
• The ability to communicate information to a range of audiences, through high quality written work and oral presentations.

Why Tetra Tech RPS Energy?

Tetra Tech RPS Energy has been a leader in the technical consultancy and operational support in the offshore wind and oil & gas industry since 1999. In 2023 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Life at Tetra Tech:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.