Gavin Hawes

Gavin Hawes

Consultant - Offshore Wind - Development

As a dedicated Renewable Energy Recruitment Consultant, Gavins role involves a deep understanding of the various development phases of renewable energy projects, across offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems, He works closely with candidates and clients in the US and Europe to comprehend unique requirements and organisational culture, ensuring that each placement not only brings technical expertise but also aligns with the companys vision and goals. Gavin has a keen focus on sourcing and placing top-tier talent within this sector, he leverages his extensive industry knowledge and network to connect innovative companies with the skilled professionals they need to drive forward their renewable energy initiatives.

With a passion for sustainabiltiy and a commitment to supporting the global transition to clean energy, Gavin stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments. This enables him to provide informed guidance and strategic recruitment solutions that address the challenges and opportunities within the renewable energy landscape. His expertise encompasses the full recruitment lifecycle, including talent mapping, candidate engagement, interview preparation, and offer negotiation. Gavin prides himself on his ablity to build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, fostering a collaborative environment where the best talent can thrive and make a significant impact, while enhancing the reputation and market appeal of both employers and clients.

Gavin's goal is to contribute to the growth and success of renewable energy initiatives by ensuring that projects are supported by a team of highly skilled and motivated professionals.

Gavin Jobs

Offshore Wind

Document Controller

Wirral, United Kingdom - United Kingdom

The IMS Coordinator (Document Controller) is responsible for managing the integrated document and information systems that support operational compliance, audit readiness, and quality. The role ensures adherence to our Client’s global IMS policies, statutory requirements, and local operational needs. It serves as the primary interface for internal and external audits and supports the continuous improvement of document governance. Key Responsibilities Document and Information Management Lead local implementation of document control platforms including IMS, DORECO, Motion, Mobile Docs, DECA, SAP, etc. Manage document lifecycle processes including drafting, review, approval, publication, and archiving. Maintain the physical archive room and ensure alignment with digital archives. Coordinate statutory documentation handling to ensure audit-readiness and legal compliance. Act as superuser and local trainer for relevant platforms; induct staff on document governance. Audit and Compliance Support Own the Nearshore audit and review schedule. Support internal and external audit activity; ensure documentation is available, accurate, and up-to-date. Provide reporting and support to Quality Sponsors on non-conformances and performance metrics. Stakeholder Engagement Liaise closely with Heads of Operations, Offshore Managers, Planning, HSE, TPMs, and Warehouse Coordination. Act as point of contact for the Global Information Management and IMS teams. Facilitate document standardisation across functional teams. Continuous Improvement Identify process improvement opportunities within documentation workflows. Support local and global quality initiatives, including process confirmations and audit outcomes. General Responsibilities Provide regular reporting to the Leadership Team. Contribute to the development of quality packs and status reporting. Support cross-functional forums and meetings related to documentation and quality. Carry out other duties relevant to the role. Requirements: Document controller with 3-5 years' experience and good understanding of legislative requirements for statutory inspections, excellent IT skills, and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. Relevant educational background or qualification in information/document management Demonstrable experience in a technical, regulated environment Strong IT literacy including MS Office and document control systems Certified internal auditor (recognised provider) Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills Fluent in written and spoken English Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites Desirable: Experience within the renewable energy or large infrastructure sector SAP user skills Qualification in Quality or Compliance

Offshore Wind

Lead Consent Manager

United Kingdom - Remote - United Kingdom

Our client are seeking a Lead Consent Manager to supplement the Transmission package on a UK Offshore Wind Farm. This role will be a critical delivery role working with the wider team throughout the DCO determination phase, and towards and during post-consent discharge. This role will work closely with the Strategic Consent Lead and is expected to focus on working through key EIA and HRA topics and delivering into the wider project programme. Candidates with experience reg. DCO determination, DCO post-consent discharge, linear development projects and/or renewable energy projects are preferred.

Offshore Wind

Environment Manager

London - United Kingdom

Our client is seeking an experienced Environment Manager to join a growing offshore renewables business, supporting the delivery of large-scale international wind projects. This role will provide specialist environmental advice across all project phases from early development and construction through to operations and decommissioning. The successful candidate will work within the Offshore HSEQ team, ensuring full environmental compliance, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the continual improvement of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Key Responsibilities: Act as a key point of contact for environmental management across offshore wind projects. Provide technical advice and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and best practice. Develop and maintain key environmental documents including Environmental Management Plans. Support audits, inspections, and the ongoing improvement of the EMS (ISO 14001). Advise on contractor environmental performance during pre-selection, tender, and execution phases. Liaise with health and safety teams to manage environmental and HSE interfaces. Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and project teams. Support feedback and lessons learned across the development, construction, and operational lifecycle. What Our Client Offers: Opportunity to work on major international offshore wind projects. Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from development to decommissioning. A collaborative global environment focused on sustainability and continuous improvement. Professional growth and development within a dynamic, expanding renewables business. Candidate Profile: Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline. Proven experience in environmental compliance within offshore renewables, marine, or energy sectors. Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and relevant environmental legislation. Experience conducting or supporting environmental audits and assessments. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills. Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment. Willingness to travel across the UK and overseas as required. Desirable: Environmental auditing qualification (e.g. ISO 14001 Internal Auditor). Knowledge of EIA, HRA, and offshore consenting processes. Offshore survival training or experience in offshore environments.

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