Helping offshore wind projects protect Scotland’s marine environment while delivering clean energy
OVERVIEW
Offshore Wind Environmental Advisers ensure offshore wind projects are developed and operated in a way that protects marine wildlife, habitats, and coastal environments. They provide expert guidance on environmental regulations, impact assessments, and mitigation measures throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Working with developers, consultancies, and regulatory bodies, Environmental Advisers help offshore wind projects comply with Scotland’s environmental legislation while supporting the transition to renewable energy.
This role suits people who are passionate about marine ecology, sustainability, and environmental protection, and who enjoy applying scientific knowledge to real-world infrastructure projects.
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- Advise offshore wind projects on environmental regulations and best practice
- Support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for offshore developments
- Monitor potential impacts on marine wildlife such as seabirds, fish, and marine mammals
- Develop mitigation and monitoring plans
- Liaise with regulators, environmental organisations, and stakeholders
- Conduct environmental surveys and analyse environmental data
- Ensure compliance with environmental consent conditions
- Support environmental reporting throughout project construction and operation
- Location:
- Environmental consultancy offices
- Offshore wind developer offices
- Offshore wind farms and survey vessels
- Coastal monitoring locations and research sites
- Nearshore and offshore wind farm sites in Scottish waters.
- Work Pattern:
- Mostly office-based work analysing data and preparing reports
- Fieldwork during environmental surveys or construction monitoring
- Occasional offshore trips depending on project stage
- Conditions:
- Combination of desk-based analysis and fieldwork
- Collaborative work with multidisciplinary project teams
- Working with regulatory frameworks and environmental data
- Team Structure:
You will work alongside
- Marine ecologists
- Environmental planners
- Consents managers
- Marine mammal observers
- Offshore construction teams
Essential Skills
- Environmental impact assessment knowledge
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Environmental legislation awareness
- Scientific report writing
- Stakeholder communication
- Data interpretation
Useful Skills
- Marine ecology knowledge
- GIS and spatial data analysis
- Environmental monitoring techniques
- Offshore wind development knowledge
- Project coordination skills
College/University Routes
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Marine Environmental Science
Graduate Routes
- Environmental consultancy graduate schemes
- Offshore wind developer graduate programmes
- Government or regulatory environmental roles
Career Transition Routes
- Environmental consultancy
- Marine conservation organisations
- Fisheries science or marine research
- Government environmental departments
Typically Required
- Degree in environmental science or a related discipline
- Experience in environmental assessment or monitoring
Offshore & Safety Certifications
- GWO Basic Safety Training
- Offshore medical
- Sea Survival
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
- Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
- Marine Biological Association or similar professional bodies
