Environment Manager

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.

Location and Reporting

Cardiff, Wales (hybrid working). Reports to Consents Director Laura Williams.

Salary

£65,000 per annum (skills and experience dependent).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a natural capital strategy for the GGC portfolio and for each grid project.




• Coordinate, prepare and submit multiple Development Consent Orders (DCO), Infrastructure Consent Orders (ICO) and TCPA applications in parallel.




• Provide environmental advice and input in partnership with Senior Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery through the planning and development process.




• Lead the development and implementation of a clear, deliverable environmental and natural capital strategy across the portfolio and individual projects.




• Embed environmental strategy in project development, driving early decision‑making and influencing design.




• Identify, assess and actively manage environmental risks and constraints across all projects.




• Shape mitigation and enhancement strategies to ensure they are proportionate, deliverable and aligned with programme, cost and buildability considerations.




• Act as a key decision‑maker balancing environmental, engineering and commercial considerations.




• Define and control scope of Environmental Impact Assessments, ensuring they are robust and proportionate.




• Provide strategic oversight and technical assurance of all environmental deliverables.




• Hold consultants to account on quality, programme and proportionality.




• Partner with engineering teams to integrate environmental considerations into project optioneering, design development and programme delivery.




• Ensure environmental workstreams are aligned with project programmes and do not delay application submission.




• Lead engagement with key environmental stakeholders, including statutory bodies, NGOs and interest groups.




• Support development of clear environmental narratives within applications, consultations and examinations.




• Provide strategic input to External Affairs to ensure messaging is aligned and evidence‑based.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the Development Team to identify environmental constraints and risks early, providing practical solutions.




• Lead identification and design of environmental initiatives for each project, ensuring they are proportionate and policy‑compliant.




• Provide focused technical input and review across EIAs and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant policy.




• Support and challenge project teams in managing external environmental consultants.




• Set direction for environmental performance beyond consent, ensuring commitments are translated into practical, deliverable measures during construction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• In‑depth understanding of environmental/regulatory opportunities and challenges in grid development and renewable industry.




• Detailed knowledge of consenting drivers for linear infrastructure development and key project risks.




• Deep knowledge of the planning system and environmental policy for grid and renewable development, including Welsh Planning Policy (NBB, BNG).




• Experience drafting technical chapters and coordinating large EIA projects.




• Familiarity with Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), environmental permit application and related processes.




• Expertise in ecological, cultural and environmental initiatives and mitigation.




• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.




• Strong organisational and coordination skills.




• Resilient and adaptable to changing situations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in an environmental science‑based subject, environmental management or equivalent.




• ISEP (or similar) membership desirable.




• Significant experience (8–15 years) within environmental consultancy or in‑house role on large‑scale infrastructure or construction projects.




• Proven track record of leading strategy and implementation of environmental initiatives within resource and budget constraints.




• Experience dealing with planning authorities and stakeholders, including landowners and voluntary organisations.




• Experience in producing and delivering large‑scale infrastructure planning applications, Environmental Statements and long‑term environmental/habitat/net gain plans.

Benefits

• Hybrid work structure available.




• Core hours with flexible take‑back time.




• Fridays as “no meeting” days.




• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.




• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 for you and immediate family.




• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.




• Employer pension contributions up to 7 %.




• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.




• Cycle to Work Scheme.




• Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology.




• Life assurance and income protection.




• Travel insurance.




• Enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues.




• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.

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