Approvals Compliance Manager

Key Information

Location
Offshore / onshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
All

Typical employer
Developer, lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

An Approvals Compliance Manager has overall responsibility for managing project approval compliance on the project developer’s behalf during the construction and operational phases of the project. An Approvals Compliance Manager is typically required to manage stakeholders involved in any environmental assessments, approval change requests or updates during the project's construction. An Approvals Compliance Manager would also provide advice during the operational phase of the project on how the developer will manage the eventual decommissioning of the project at the end of its lifespan.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Tertiary educated in relevant field (i.e. engineering, environmental, renewables)

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable (only for offshore role)

• Advanced First Aid Training highly desirable

• Current HUET (1 day course)

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 

• Construction Industry White Card

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

Experience

• Experience managing approvals in an onshore / offshore field

• Wind farm / renewables experience highly desirable but not necessary

Skills and knowledge

• Extensive environmental knowledge including local, state, national and international regulations, and standards

• General knowledge of offshore standards and regulations for construction and installation

• Computer literacy with adequate skills in Microsoft Office suite

• Reporting skills with capability to provide updates on any approval changes to developer and any other relevant stakeholders

Physical requirements

• Ability to work on site or in an office

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture

• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate any changes effectively to all stakeholders.