Environmental Impact Assessment Lead

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venterra Group Full time
About Venterra Group

Venterra Group is a global wind energy services company, engineering, building, and supporting major wind and renewable projects worldwide. Our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition by becoming the go-to services provider for the rapidly expanding wind industry.

Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to making net zero a reality, offering specialized services across the project lifecycle, including:

  • Geoscience consultancy
  • Environmental expertise
  • Design services
  • Project advisory
  • Survey capabilities
  • Construction support and back-deck mission equipment

By acquiring leading engineering and marine science companies, we provide comprehensive services and expertise in the market. We're committed to sustainability, safety, and quality, reducing project risk, time, and cost for our clients.

Role Description

We're expanding our EIA capability due to increased project demands and seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic environmental planning and consenting practitioner. The appointed consultant will have knowledge, skills, and experience with a consulting firm or similar organization, with cross-cutting expertise in EIA, HRA, and other related work streams.

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 company's 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.


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