GGC - Environment Manager
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At Green Gen Cymru, we are acting now to build and operate a green energy network for Wales, ensuring 100% renewable energy can flow to homes, hospitals, schools, businesses and communities.
We play a pivotal role in providing a reliable and robust distribution network that tackles the energy crisis, climate crisis and cost of living crisis. It empowers rural communities through investment, jobs and skills, enabling modern electric lives.
We want Wales to have the energy it needs in a Net Zero world. There is endless potential for renewable energy in Wales, especially wind across our hills and mountains. Green energy is currently stuck in windy areas; we must deliver it to the places that need it, meeting the Welsh Government's target of 100% renewable electricity by 2035.
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 core hours and time back in lieu throughout the week.
- Fridays are 'no meeting' days to ensure downtime at the end of the week.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance from day 1 for you and immediate family, including mental health pathways 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 laptops, phones and iPads for personal use.
- Life assurance cover and income protection.
- Enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all moments that matter.
- Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.
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 are to lead and support the Development Team in providing environmental advice and input throughout each project's delivery. Work focuses on environmental surveys, mitigation, biodiversity net gain, habitat management and wider cultural/nature enhancement measures that align with Welsh Government objectives, legislation and planning policy, and meet commercial expectations, buildability, and programme delivery.
Main Responsibilities- Manage the environmental aspects of the Green Gen Cymru portfolio, informing project design and ensuring compliance with planning policy requirements and successful applications.
- Oversee and support relevant consultants to identify and address environmental constraints and opportunities within the portfolio.
- Provide guidance to project managers on environmental issues, protocols and key risk assessments.
- Progress mitigation and enhancement opportunities with third party advisors and external groups, presenting proposals internally to deliver on time and within budget.
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs and local communities, to maximise portfolio benefits.
- Assess key environmental indicators that determine project viability and lead efforts to increase consentability.
- Support the External Affairs Team on nature and biodiversity gains within their remit.
- Collaborate with and advise the wider Development Team on potential constraints that hinder maximising development rights and consentability, and provide solutions against identified risks.
- Lead the identification and design of environmental initiatives for each project's planning application.
- Provide technical review of EIAs, technical appendices and scoping reports to ensure compliance with local and national policy and alignment with Green Gen Cymru's goals.
- Support project managers in overseeing external environmental consultants, including statutory stakeholder consultation, scoping, EIA and planning application submissions.
- In depth understanding of environmental/regulatory opportunities and challenges across all stages of wind project development and the renewable industry.
- Detailed knowledge of consenting drivers for successful wind farm development and key project risks.
- Comprehensive understanding of the planning system and environmental policy related to renewable energy development.
- Deep knowledge of ecological, cultural and environmental initiatives for best in class wind farm and site design.
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and coordination skills.
- An entrepreneurial approach and strong problem solving abilities.
- Resilience and adaptability to changing situations.
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
- 5-7 years of in house experience in a development company or consultancy.
- Degree in an environmental science based subject or equivalent.
- Track record of leading and implementing environmental initiatives and design within resource and budget constraints.
- Experience dealing with planning authorities and third party stakeholders, including landowners, external consultants, interest groups and voluntary organisations.
- Involvement in producing and delivering large scale infrastructure planning applications, Environmental Statements and long term environmental/habitat/net gain plans.
Green Gen Cymru is committed to a workplace that encourages diversity, equity and inclusion. We create an environment that supports colleagues facing social or personal challenges, providing the right resources and opportunities so everyone can thrive.
Our culture centers on belonging. We welcome authentic selves, promote inclusive values, and encourage diverse perspectives to drive innovation.
We do not accept discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. All potential and existing colleagues should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status.
We invite suitably qualified individuals to join our dedicated team and contribute to Wales' shift toward sustainable energy solutions.