About Green Gen Cymru

At Green Gen Cymru, we’re acting now to build and operate a green energy network for Wales, that will make sure 100% renewable energy can flow to our homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities.

We’re playing a pivotal role in providing a reliable and robust distribution network that will tackle the energy crisis, climate crisis, as well as the cost-of-living crisis. It will also empower rural communities through investment, jobs, and skills, enabling communities to live modern electric lives.

We want to make sure Wales has the energy it needs in a Net Zero world.

There’s endless potential for renewable energy in Wales – particularly from the wind that blows across our hills and mountains. But the green energy is stuck in the windy areas of Wales, and we need to get it to the homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities that need it. To respond to this challenge and meet Welsh Government’s target for 100% renewable electricity in Wales by 2035, we’re developing a stronger, more resilient renewable electricity network that is greatly needed in Wales – distributing clean, green energy.

We want to build a positive, clean future for us all.

What you can expect as a Green Gen Cymru Colleague

Hybrid working with the option to work from home or in the office as needed.
Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support, and travel insurance.
Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%.
Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones ipads for personal use
Life assurance cover and income protection.
Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.

The Role

SALARY: Starting from £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

REPORTS TO: Consents Director

LOCATION: Cardiff, Wales (Hybrid working)

With a portfolio of development projects in a pre-consent application phase, the main responsibilities of the Environment Manager will be to lead and support the Development Team in providing environmental advice and input in connection with the successful delivery of each project through the planning and development process.

This work will be focused around environmental surveys and mitigation and include biodiversity net gain, habitat management, and wider cultural/nature enhancement measures which align with Welsh Government objectives, legislation and planning policy, and are progressed in such a way to meet the required commercial expectations, are deliverable and buildable, and in line with programme.

Main Responsibilities

Manage the environmental aspects of the Green Gen Cymru portfolio and inform the design efforts of projects, helping ensure compliance with planning policy requirements and successful planning applications;
Provide oversight and management support of relevant consultants to identify and address environmental constraints and opportunities within the portfolio;
Provide guidance and support to project managers on environmental issues and protocols, including advice on key environmental risks and key document reviews
Identify and progress project mitigation and enhancement opportunities in consultation with third party advisors, relevant external groups and present such proposals internally in an effort to deliver these on time and on budget;
Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities with the aim to maximise the benefits of the development portfolio;
Understand, assess, and consider the key environmental indicators which determine what constitutes a viable project and play a lead role in increasing the consentability of all projects.
Provide support and advice to the External Affairs Team in relation to nature and biodiversity gains within their aspect of work.

Key Accountabilities

Collaborate with, and advise the wider Development Team in regard to potential constraints that may hinder the maximisation of development rights and consentability of each site and work to provide solutions against identified project risks;
Lead in the identification and design of environmental initiatives which are to be brought forward as part of each projects planning application;
Provide input and a technical review of appropriate sections of EIAs, technical appendices and scoping reports etc, to ensure compliance with relevant local and national policy as well as ensuring each project aligns with Green Gen Cymru’s goals and aspirations;
Supporting project managers in overseeing external environmental consultants, to include the services associated with statutory stakeholder consultation, project, scoping, EIA, and planning application submissions;

What we look for in return

Knowledge & Skills

An in-depth understanding of the environmental/regulatory opportunities and challenges facing all stages of wind project development and the renewable industry;
Detailed knowledge of the consenting drivers for a successful wind farm development and understanding of key project risks;
Deep understanding of the planning system and environmental policy relating to renewable energy development;
Deep understanding of the ecological, cultural and environmental initiatives which represent a best in class approach to wind farm and wider site design;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
An entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving abilities;
Strong personal resilience and hugely adaptable to situations;
Excellent organisational and co-ordination skills;
Handling and co-ordinating inputs from external consultants and project team members;
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.

Experience & Qualifications

Between 5 – 7 years’ experience working in-house in a development company or consultancy;
Degree in an environmental science based subject or equivalent;
Track record of successfully leading on the strategy and implementation of environmental initiatives and design within resource and budget constraints;
Successfully dealing with planning authorities and other third party project stakeholders, including landowners, external consultants, interest groups and voluntary organisations;
Input to the production and delivery of certain aspects of large-scale infrastructure planning applications, Environmental Statements, and long term environmental/habitat/net gain plans.

What does our culture mean to us and you?

At Green Gen Cymru, we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Green Gen Cymru, to THRIVE.

Our culture and the way we do things is centered around ‘belonging’. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Green Gen Cymru and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work.

We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every single colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to Wales’ shift towards sustainable energy solutions.

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