DescriptionLocation: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Orkney or London and we encourage hybrid working
Purpose of the Role
Xodus are seeking a developing EIA consultant who is looking to build on a portfolio of excellent delivery in environmental consenting, and opportunities to broaden their skills and experience to across industries and/or topic opportunities, and work within a supportive and friendly team environment.
Xodus have an exciting portfolio of clients and projects, spanning offshore wind, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, cables and interconnectors, oil and gas production, decommissioning, and decarbonisation. Our team includes established and developing specialists in receptor topics, as well as industry specialists and regulatory leads. However, just as importantly, we value the broad technical, project and people management skills of experienced EIA practitioners who can apply their well-honed talents to any one of our renewables projects, ensuring excellent quality delivery at every level.
We are seeking Project Manager level consultants, either with a limited set of project lead experience to date, or a wealth of proven delivery and looking to work towards a more senior position. Our ideal colleague would have a good understanding of the complete consenting process for offshore renewable projects, and experience in engaging with clients and supporting project delivery at various points throughout this process.
RequirementsDo you have some of the following?
- Project manage the delivery of interesting and dynamic scopes including Environmental Impact Assessments for a variety of marine energy and coastal developments (e.g., offshore wind, marine renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage and decarbonisation), pre and post consent support, monitoring and mitigation plans, and consenting advice.
- Take an active role stakeholder and client engagement for projects, in addition to promoting and driving forward industry standards and practices, with the support of senior and specialist colleagues.
- Produce high quality reporting and presentations, including QA/QC responsibilities where comfortable to do so or with developmental support.
- Developing and upskilling junior colleagues.
- Working with ecology and engineering specialists in the delivery of multi-disciplinary scopes; and
- Contributing to business development delivery actions, including identifying opportunities from existing scopes.
Qualifications, Skills & Behaviours
- Proven experience of working in consultancy or employment with demonstrable transferrable skills and a working understanding of the full consenting process for offshore marine renewable energy projects (sector specific);
- Project management of either discrete scopes or entire projects;
- Working in an integrated collaborative team in the delivery of EIA or HRA;
- Demonstrable understanding of regulatory regimes for offshore energy in the UK, Scotland and/or Ireland; and
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organisation, and time management skills.
Desirable Experience
- Line management or people development experience.
- Oil and gas Environmental Statement or Environmental Appraisal delivery.
BenefitsWhy you should join us:
- We are a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming place to work.
- We have enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment.
- It goes without saying that we offer a Market Competitive Salary to ensure that you know your efforts and inputs are valued.
- We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.
- We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future.
- Access to training and development opportunities.
- We have a number of comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including, Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance.
- We ensure there is always something fun to look forward to in the social calendar. From the summer BBQ, Christmas Party, taking part in charitable events or suggesting your own social idea, we celebrate everyone’s version of fun. We think our colleagues are the most important part of work, they are who we spend a large proportion of our time with and want to ensure everyone enjoys coming to work.
Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where, every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women's Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.
Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let us build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!
Further Information
Please contact HRQueries@xodusgroup.com for further information on this opportunity.
To apply for this role please complete the application form by attaching your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Closing date: 24th November 2024
