About Venterra:Venterra is a global wind energy services company engineering building and supporting major wind and renewables projects around the world. Our clear purpose: accelerate the global energy transition by becoming the goto services provider and strategic partner for the rapidly expanding wind industry.
Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to making net zero a reality. We offer specialised services across the entire project lifecycle including:
- Geoscience consultancy
- Environmental expertise
- Design services
- Project advisory
- Survey capabilities
- Construction support & backdeck mission equipment
By acquiring and bringing together leading offshore engineering and marine science companies like Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions CAPE Holland INSPIRE Environmental Partrac and Ordtek we provide the most comprehensive services and expertise in the market. And were not done growing yet which means there are plenty of exciting career opportunities on offer for our team.
At Venterra sustainability safety and quality are prioritised in everything we do reducing project risk time and cost for our clients.
Why join Venterra- Shape the future of energy: Dive into groundbreaking renewables projects that are literally changing the world.
- Master the renewables landscape:Gain unique fullspectrum experience from initial surveys to final construction.
- Go global make waves: Our worldwide projects arent just pins on a map theyre tickets to diverse experiences cultures and challenges with plenty of international travel opportunities on offer.
- Accelerate your career: We dont just talk about growth we fuel it. Access cuttingedge training mentorship from industry leaders and a clear development path with opportunities to sharpen your skills in the renewables space.
- Be a force for good: Join a team where your values align with your work. Were committed to cultivating a culture of equality diversity and positive impact through our work.
By joining us youll play a direct role in growing the renewables sector while building a career in an exciting global industry.
Our Design Team:Venterras Design Team is a multidisciplinary group combining offshore and onshore civil and geotechnical engineering expertise operating in the offshore wind marine development and onshore energy transition sectors. We combine our diverse skill sets to provide tailored solutions to suit client challenges and development plans. This incorporates the planning and design of a wide range of onshore renewable energy transition assets including Onshore Wind and Solar Farms Battery Storage facilities and offshore wind farm cable route and substation infrastructure.
The Onshore team are an integral part of the wider Design Service Line offering in the Planning and Design of Offshore Wind Farms Port and Marine infrastructure development. Our multinational team operate on an agile basis to service clients globally. We pride ourselves in our investment in research and development with collaborative relationships with industry organisations providing thought leadership to the partners and clients we work with whilst providing stimulating career and learning opportunities for our staff.
Role Description:We are expanding our EIA capability due to increased project demands and are looking for someone to take the lead in the preparation and management of EIA projects. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic environmental planning and consenting practitioner looking to progress their career within a growing consultancy. The appointed consultant will have knowledge skills and experience with a consulting firm or similar organisation with crosscutting expertise in EIA HRA and other related work streams. Based in any of our Scotland or Irish offices you will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects across a range of sectors and for a wide variety of public and private sector clients.
Key Responsibilities:- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) leading all aspects of EIA at all stages of the project including SEA feasibility screening/scoping reporting:
- Providing technical input into fee quotes and tenders;
- Supporting business development;
- Contributing to the companys technical practice development;
- Writing supporting documents for planning applications and other environmental consents;
- Providing general environmental support on a wide range of projects including renewable energy projects and other infrastructure projects;
- Managing direct reports;
- Liaising with project teams clients stakeholders and the public as required.
Essential Experience Required:- Significant experience working in a relevant position.
- Experience in the coordination and production of Environmental Statements/ EIA Reports Environmental Appraisals.
- Understanding of environmental policy and legislation.
- Understanding of other processes of impact assessment including ecological impact assessment (EcIA) environmental impact assessment (EIA) strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).
Education/Qualifications and Competencies:- Have an environmental related degree;
- Have or working towards full membership of IEMA or similar professional institute;
- Full Driving Licence
- Willing and able to travel as required.
- Excellent verbal and written English.
Additional Requirements:Candidates should also be highly organised and motivated individuals with effective communication skills a good work ethic and a commitment to technical excellence personal efficiency and career progression through Continued Professional Development.
At Venterra:At Venterra we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisations values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.