Senior Project Engineer - DCO & Environmental

Job Description

About the Company

Alfanar Energy UK & our subsidiary Lighthouse Green Fuels are developing the largest Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in Europe, utilising first-of-it's-kind technology and attracting a £1.5billion investment package. It's a very exciting time to be joining us as our project gathers pace and the UK Government puts legislation in place to mandate SAF usage.

More information can be found at: www.lighthousegreenfuels.co.uk

We're currently seeking an experienced individual to join us on a staff basis in London as a Senior Project Engineer - DCO. This key role will work directly with the Project Development Manager to support the delivery of the DCO from scoping through pre-application, examination to SoS decision and further. It will also have responsibility for supporting the engineering team on environmental issues.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain oversight of agreements, criteria, and conditions outlined in the Development Consent Order (DCO), and collaborated with stakeholders, individual packages, and the Consent team to ensure technical compliance.
• Management of Environmental consultants to develop Environmental documentation
• Support the Land Strategy Team in the Land Acquisition process.
• Coordinating with internal and external technical specialist environmental teams to provide sufficient evidence, draft and review DCO documents to support the project.
• Ensure environmental compliance as part of the application process.
• Review Engineering Contractor/Supplier documentation
• Interface between engineering Disciplines and DCO Consultants
• Produce progress reports and lead progress meetings with contractors and internal team.
• Maintain and update the risk register, DCO consent register and other required trackers.
• Review progress and cost reports from DCO consultants

Who we're seeking:

• 8-10 years+ experience, including experience on complex, large-scale energy or infrastructure projects
• Experience with DCO process for complex energy projects
• Experience with development of EIA documentation
• Knowledge of environmental elements of DCO process
• Strong communication & stakeholder engagement skillset

If you're a driven and solution-oriented Project Engineer with DCO experience, we would love to hear from you. Alfanar Energy / Lighthouse Green Fuels offers a competitive package, hybrid work pattern and and close-knit, collaborative team environment.

At Alfanar Energy, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and sectors we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , or any other protected characteristic.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we believe that of thought, background and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the energy and engineering sectors.

If you require any adjustments to the application or recruitment process, please let us know — we are happy to support you.