Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Green Cat Renewables Ltd is seeking a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant to manage renewable energy projects in the UK, specifically from their offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Responsibilities include project management, business development, and technical leadership. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, extensive knowledge of the UK planning system, and experience in the renewables sector. This is a full-time, permanent position.
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Human Resources Assistant at Green Cat Renewables

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow

(Stobo House, Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin or 80 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB)

The Company

Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of Engineers, Technical Specialists and Environmental Consultants deliver projects on behalf of Clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its two sister companies Green Cat Hydrogen based in the UK and Green Cat Renewables Canada, with offices in Calgary and Halifax.

With a growing portfolio of onshore wind, solar, hydro, battery storage and hydrogen projects across the UK, we are currently recruiting experienced, enthusiastic and talented Environmental Consultants and Project Managers to join the Environmental and Planning team, based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The successful candidates will be charged with supporting the management and delivery of a variety of renewable energy projects, providing leadership and mentoring to junior staff, while developing our business across the UK.
• Please note that Green Cat Renewables do not offer any form of visa sponsorship*

The Role

The Role will primarily involve the following:
• Managing the delivery of renewable energy projects through all stages of the development process from initial feasibility to co-ordination of EIA and submission of planning applications.
• Assist the management team with business development, engaging with existing GCR clients and the development of new client networks.
• Provide technical leadership on one or more environmental specialisms.
• Preparation and Management of written technical reports to support EIA delivery.
• Leading consultation with local authorities, communities and statutory consultees.
• Preparation of tender documents and fee proposals.

The Candidate
• Degree qualified in a relevant Planning, Environmental or Engineering discipline.
• In Depth knowledge of the UK planning system and EIA.
• Exceptional understanding of key environmental and technical issues involved in the development of renewable energy projects.
• Proven track record of project management, ability to plan and deliver works to budget and programme deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Strong technical competency in EIA, with strong problem solving, communication and technical report writing skills.
• Valid Driving Licence for use within UK.
• 3+ Years’ experience in the renewables sector.
• Business Development experience
• Chartered Membership of a recognised professional institution (I.e. IEMA/RTPI)

The role would be a permanent and full-time position.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to jobs@greencatrenewables.co.uk by 14th March 2025.

Seniority level
• Mid-Senior level

Employment type
• Full-time

Job function
• Consulting
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy
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