About you:

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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for an Environmental Impact Assessment Lead to be based in the UK

This is an exciting opportunity to join the new Environmental Team in Kent and be a pivotal part of the growth and development of that team. EIA Lead role will be demanding and varied with involvement in client development and bidding as well as technical delivery and leadership of the growing team of environmental specialists. The ideal candidate will have a background in delivering EIAs in the UK energy sector (low carbon, offshore wind, or oil and gas) and a strong desire to build and grow their own team. The role will report directly into the Market Director Environment. Support and guidance will be provided in growing, developing and managing teams as necessary.

Skills & Responsibilities:

· Overall lead for EIA delivery team and all associated specialist disciplines.

· Technical lead for project delivery. Technical excellence is key to our success, you would be responsible for the quality of all EIAs undertaken in the UK business.

· Conducting related consultancy scopes (in particular, experience in DCOs, TCPAs and associated applications) for low carbon, offshore wind, or oil and gas sectors.

· Provision of strategic environmental guidance and advice to clients.

· Technical report authorship, checking, reviewing and approval.

· Leading junior specialists on projects and providing technical guidance and mentoring support.

· Preparation of cost estimates and bids for new work scopes.

· Project management to ensure studies and projects are delivered in compliance with agreed scope, budgets and schedules.

· Direct engagement with clients and developing strong relationships with existing and future clients.

· Recruitment of new team members to match market growth.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

· Extensive experience delivering EIAs and related assessments

· Degree(s) in a relevant subject matter

· Chartership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CEnv)

· Experience working in the UK Energy industry.

· Experience leading work scopes to meet delivery/cost targets without compromising quality.

· Familiar with relevant legislation and industry standards and able to apply this knowledge and advise clients in relation to these, e.g. through the development of Consenting Strategies.

· Ability to prepare technical reports to a high standard and check the work of others.

· Experience in a client-facing role, showing an understanding of commercial challenges relevant to a consultancy business, confident in selling our services and winning work.

· Experience of leading or contributing to successful bids and proposals.

· Proactive in the identification of opportunities to grow the business.

· Line and team management experience preferrable.

Communication:

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Comfortable explaining environmental requirements to senior management.

· Ability to present at conferences is desirable (support can be provided).

· Excellent bid authoring knowledge and skills.

· Ability to lead teams and establish communication ‘drum beats’ to convey key messages in a timely manner.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

· Proactive team player with excellent problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.

· Highly organised and enjoy a fast-paced working environment.

· Empathetic to the needs of team members.

· Resilient to the fluctuations in workload in a consultancy role.

· Ability to plan own workload as well as delegate and coordinate teams.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at [email protected] to find out how we can support you.