Environmental Assessment - Team Leader
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Aberdeen
- 56,900 - 69,765
Job Description
Job summary
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UKs journey to net zero.
Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
We work in an agile way. This means that, as our priorities evolve, your work may adapt to meet emerging needs and help us deliver our mission. This approach offers opportunities to develop your skills, gain new experiences, and contribute where you can make the greatest impact. This relates to the nature of the work rather than contractual terms, such as location or working pattern.
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here:https://forms.office.com/e/pqUhdr3L72
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Job description
The post is part of the operational delivery management team and will have a key role in ensuring we meet our objectives by helping Ministers to make timely decisions on planning applications. This involves leading a team assessing technical environmental information and providing advice to Ministers and senior officials on the environmental risks associated with consenting such projects.
You will provide support to a critical and sometimes contentious function, which enables nationally significant energy infrastructure projects to proceed, putting the role at the heart of meeting energy security, price stability and Net Zero carbon objectives.
Person specification
- Ensuring the comprehensive and timely delivery of Habitats Regulations Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessment screening, scoping and reviews of Environmental Statements for energy related infrastructure applications.
- Working with case managers and legal advisors to assess environmental impacts and ensure that where needed appropriate mitigation and compensation can be secured through consent conditions.
As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance.
Essential Criteria
- A relevant environmental sciences undergraduate degree - Have significant demonstrable previous experience of UK environmental legislation and the process of assessing environmental impacts from significant developments such as Habitats Regulations Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments.
Desirable Criteria
- Enjoy working at pace to deliver a timely, customer focussed service to statutory deadlines.
