Environmental & Consents Manager

Direct Reports: Environmental consultants, interns and specialist environmental contractors (as required)

Anglesey (Wales)

Publié le 29/07/2026 - 13:50

Fin des candidatures le

01/09/2026 - 12:00

Catégorie

Bureau d'études - ingénierie

This role is based on Anglesey, supporting the delivery of the 30 MW HydroWing Morlais Project. The position combines office, site and occasional offshore working, with travel to Inyanga's engineering offices in Cornwall and Brittany (France) as required.

Reporting to: Morlais Project Manager

Direct Reports: Environmental consultants, interns and specialist environmental contractors (as required)

About Inyanga Maritime

Inyanga Maritime is transforming the future of marine renewable energy. Combining world-class engineering, specialist marine operations and innovative technology, we are delivering some of Europe's most exciting offshore renewable energy projects. At the heart of our business is HydroWing—our next-generation tidal stream energy technology designed to provide predictable, low-carbon electricity at commercial scale. HydroWing is progressing towards commercial deployment through the 30 MW Morlais Project, one of Europe's largest consented tidal energy developments and a flagship project helping establish tidal stream energy as a mainstream source of renewable power. Delivering projects of this scale demands the highest standards of environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. We are seeking an experienced Environmental & Consents Manager to ensure that every stage of project delivery complies with our Marine Licence, planning obligations and wider statutory consents while supporting the successful commercial deployment of HydroWing.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Morlais Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the project remains fully compliant with all environmental legislation, Marine Licence conditions, planning obligations and statutory consents throughout construction, commissioning and operational readiness.

What You'll Be Doing

Environmental Compliance

• Lead environmental compliance across the 30 MW Morlais Project.
• Ensure compliance with all Marine Licence conditions and associated consent requirements.
• Maintain the project's Environmental Compliance Register.
• Monitor compliance with planning permissions, environmental permits and statutory approvals.
• Coordinate environmental reporting and submissions to regulators.
• Ensure all licence conditions are discharged within programme timescales.

Consenting & Regulatory Management

• Act as Inyanga's principal contact with Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Menter Môn Morlais Ltd, harbour authorities and other statutory bodies.
• Coordinate consent applications, licence amendments and variations where required.
• Manage regulatory correspondence and approvals.
• Monitor changes in environmental legislation and advise the project team on their implications.
• Support future project development and consenting activities.

Environmental Monitoring

• Manage environmental monitoring programmes required under the Marine Licence.
• Coordinate ecological, fisheries, ornithological, marine mammal, benthic and water quality surveys.
• Review monitoring reports and ensure timely submission to regulators.
• Manage specialist environmental consultants and technical advisers.
• Ensure environmental monitoring programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.

Construction & Offshore Support

• Support offshore installation campaigns from an environmental compliance perspective.
• Review contractor Environmental Management Plans, Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and method statements.
• Undertake environmental audits and inspections.
• Participate in project risk assessments and HAZIDs where environmental risks are identified.
• Support toolbox talks and environmental briefings for project personnel.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop positive relationships with regulators, statutory consultees and environmental stakeholders.
• Represent Inyanga at technical meetings and regulatory workshops.
• Support community engagement activities where environmental matters arise.
• Provide environmental updates to the Morlais Project Manager and senior management.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop environmental procedures and project management systems.
• Promote best practice in environmental management throughout the organisation.
• Support ISO 14001 environmental management initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and sustainability across project delivery.

Essential

Experience & Skills

• Degree in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Environmental Management, Ecology or a related discipline.
• Significant experience managing environmental compliance on major marine, offshore infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Excellent understanding of Marine Licence compliance and environmental permitting.
• Experience working with Natural Resources Wales or other UK environmental regulators.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation applicable to marine developments.
• Excellent communication, report-writing