The Role

With the portfolio of development sites identified and under exclusive control, the main responsibilities of the Environment Manager will be to support the Development Team in site appraisal and design activities, and lead on environmental and biodiversity advice and input in connection with the successful delivery of each site through the planning and development process.

This work will be focused around ecological, ornithological and environmental surveys and mitigation and include net benefit for biodiversity, habitat management, and wider cultural/nature enhancement measures which align with Welsh Government objectives, legislation and planning policy, and are progressed in such a way to meet the required commercial expectations, are deliverable and buildable, and in line with programme.

SALARY: Starting from £65,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

REPORTS TO: Strategic Planning & Consents Director

LOCATION: Cardiff, Wales

Main Responsibilities:

Manage the environmental aspects of the Bute Portfolio and inform the design efforts of projects, helping ensure effective targets and goals are set and all objectives/plans are met/ exceeded;
Provide oversight and management support of relevant consultants to identify and address environmental constraints and opportunities within the portfolio;
Provide guidance and support to project managers on environmental issues and protocols, including advice on key environmental risks and key document reviews (including Environmental Statements and associated technical assessment reports);
Identify and progress project mitigation and enhancement opportunities in consultation with third party advisors, relevant external groups and present such proposals internally in an effort to deliver these on time and on budget;
Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities with the aim to maximise the benefits of the development portfolio;
Understand, assess, and consider the key environmental indicators which determine what constitutes a viable energy park project and play a lead role in increasing the consentability of all sites; and
Provide support and advice to the Community Benefit Team in relation to nature and net benefits for biodiversity within their aspect of work.

Key Accountabilities:

Collaborate with and advise the wider Development Team in regard to potential environmental constraints that may hinder the maximisation of development rights and consentability of each site and work to provide solutions against identified project risks;
Lead in the identification and design of environmental initiatives which are to be brought forward as part of each Energy Park’s planning application;
Provide input and a technical review of appropriate sections of EIAs, technical appendices and scoping reports etc, to ensure compliance with relevant local and national policy as well as ensuring each projects aligns with Bute’s goals and aspirations;
Supporting project managers in overseeing external environmental consultants, to include the services associated with statutory stakeholder consultation, project, scoping, EIA, and planning application submissions; and
Accountable for ensuring project documentation and consultation is aligned with environmental policy and relevant regulations - reviewing and approving environmental plans/chapters to ensure they align with Bute’s objectives

What you can expect as a Bute Energy Colleague

Hybrid working available with the option to work from home or in the office as needed.
Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support and travel insurance.
Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones ipads for personal use
Life assurance cover and income protection.
Travel insurance.
Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.

What we look for in return:

Knowledge & Skills:

An in-depth understanding of the environmental/regulatory opportunities and challenges facing all stages of wind project development and the renewable industry;
Detailed knowledge of the consenting drivers for a successful wind farm development and understanding of key project risks;
Deep understanding of the planning system, EIA and environmental policy relating to renewable energy development;
Deep understanding of the ecological, cultural and environmental initiatives which represent a best in class approach to wind farm and wider site design;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
An entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving abilities;
Strong personal resilience and hugely adaptable to situations;
Excellent organisational and co-ordination skills;
Handling and co-ordinating inputs from external consultants and project team members; and
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.

Experience & Qualifications

7 years’ experience working in-house in a development company or consultancy;
Degree in an environmental science based subject or equivalent;
Track record of successfully leading on the strategy and implementation of environmental initiatives and design within resource and budget constraints;
Successfully dealing with planning authorities and other third party project stakeholders, including landowners, external consultants, interest groups and voluntary organisations; and
Input to the production and delivery of certain aspects of large-scale infrastructure planning applications, Environmental Statements, and long term environmental/habitat/net gain plans.

General:

The above responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the incumbent may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate alternative or additional duties as may be required, which are within their capability and competence.

What does our culture mean to us and you?

At Bute Energy we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Bute Energy, to THRIVE.

Our culture and the way we do things is centered around ‘belonging’ and we hang everything off #belongatbute. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Bute Energy and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work.

We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to Wales’ shift towards sustainable energy solutions.

About Bute Energy

At Bute Energy, our mission is to create renewable energy projects that deliver a wealthier, healthier Wales – we want to make the Welsh weather work for Wales through the biggest business investment in the rural economy in a generation. We will create thousands of jobs, give millions of pounds a year to community funds and help rural communities get ready for a net zero future. All of this while helping to reduce energy bills in the long term – onshore wind is the cheapest electricity on the grid.

Bute Energy has built up a market-leading pipeline of Energy Park projects in Wales, which will combine the latest technology for onshore wind and solar generation to provide projects that will be delivering the biggest business investment in rural Wales in a generation.

At Bute Energy, our core values of courage, passion, community and integrity are central to our mission to work towards a sustainable world, now and for future generations; and to deliver green energy generation and infrastructure that benefits local communities and society as a whole.

We are a business that truly has people at the heart of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that our people are supported and encouraged to succeed. We are proud of our culture and values and strive to ensure that every one of our people have that "feeling of belonging” and can bring their whole selves to work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high growth business and contribute to helping Wales reach its Net Zero targets.

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