Functional Lead Consent Defense, Aviation & Radar

Do you want to shape the future?

We are offering an exciting opportunity as Functional Lead Consent Defense, Aviation & Radar to be an important part in paving the way for Vattenfall and its customers and partners towards a fossil free future!

As our new Functional Lead Consent Defense, Aviation & Radar you will focus on resolving defense incl. aviation and radar issues which arise during all phases of our projects. You will be part of the Consenting team under Offshore Development. Although based in BU Offshore the scope of the Functional Lead Consent Defense, Aviation & Radar will also be supporting our Onshore portfolio. You will also represent Vattenfall at relevant industry fora.

Join our journey towards Fossil Freedom.   

The Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like PV/Solar. Our offshore business is amongst the top three players globally and we are currently constructing the world’s first subsidy free offshore site. Our offshore portfolio consists at present of 2,0 GW installed capacity and 2,5 GW, which are under construction or in pre-construction. It is our clear ambition to continue and even accelerate our strong growth in the future, and help Vattenfall succeed in its mission to make fossil free living possible within one generation.

What will you do?

As defense incl. aviation and radar issues, both in relation to military and commercial operators, can provide significant risk to wind projects, you will manage the associated short and long term risks and work with stakeholders and the wider industry to find suitable solutions. You will be in charge of a mix of portfolio management, stakeholder and policy management, commercial negotiation and technical knowledge.

You will act as a lead for a group of people forming Vattenfall’s center of expertise in all matters relating to defense incl. aviation and maritime during all phases of our projects, including site selection, permitting, project delivery and project operations.

Your tasks and responsibilities: 

• Planning and coordinating work with the rest of Defense Team
• Steer Vattenfall’s strategy regarding defense (aviation and radar) from a consenting stand point
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders within Vattenfall to ensure alignment on communication with authorities
• Engagement with statutory authorities, stakeholders and relevant governmental departments
• Working with specialist from across multiple teams, including our Health, Safety & Quality team, our Environmental & Sustainability Team and our Security & Resilience team, plus with Project Directors and their Technical, Development and Commercial Project Managers
• Project lead any related Research & Developments and Innovation work packages

Location

Work place can be in Kolding in Denmark, Amsterdam in The Netherlands, Hamburg in Germany, London in UK or Stockholm in Sweden. Some travel internationally has to be expected.

For succeeding in the role

You have a strategic and analytical mindset and the ability to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. You can operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. You can adapt to change, adjust to new situations and easily drive in an agile and flexible working environment . You have structural way of working to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. You can apply business knowledge to advance the organization’s goals.

You are collaborative and can easily build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. You have the ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. And you can gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty and integrity.

Furthermore, you have:

• Relevant degree in aviation, defense, engineering or a tactical education from the Navy or similar
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in aviation and/or defense and solid understanding of operations and systems
• Experience in project management and functionally managed a team
• Knowledge of renewable energy policy
• Health and safety as the highest priority
• Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoke

Our offer 
We offer a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues as ‘Ask and Share’ concept is essential for the way we work. We offer attractive employment conditions (smart working, flexible working hours and a good-work-life balance) and opportunities for personal and professional development. Click here for further information.  

More Information

We welcome your CV and cover letter (stating you motivation for application) in English and kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website due to GDPR. We review all applications on an ongoing basis. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later then the 8th of May 2024.
 
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Antje Niklas Rehn via mail: [email protected]. 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. 

To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00. Trade union representatives in Sweden: Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Inger Strandberg (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, Validata. 

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation. 
 
We look forward to receiving your application!