Michael Wilks Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Responsible for the growth of Jacobs' presence in the North American offshore wind market. Seller - Doer focused on developing strong client relationships, building great teams and executing multifaceted projects in the US and beyond.

Dallas, Tx, Us

I have a central role in Jacobs' offshore wind group, driving our business development and project delivery in the offshore wind energy market in the US. This includes promoting our fully integrated ports and maritime, power transmission, environmental permitting and stakeholder engagement capabilities.I also continue to apply my 10+ years of experience of promoting and regulating Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (including offshore wind) to a range of major infrastructure projects and programs in the UK.

Relocated to USA, followed by 10 months travelling 22 US states.

Ipswich, Suffolk, Gb

I was directly responsible for securing planning/environmental consents from the UK Department for Transport for two complex $200m opening highway bridges (bisecting ports and oversailing railway infrastructure) through a public inquiry process, charged with significant public interest. I led the projects' land acquisition program and negotiated complex compensation settlements with land/business owners to mitigate program and cost risk; I managed the input of a large team of external multidisciplinary consultants, lawyers and property advisors to ensure deliverables I organized the production of, and critiqued and reviewed hundreds of technical documents, including plans, engineering drawings, funding proposals, draft legislation, environmental statements and consultation reports in advance of public and regulatory scrutiny; I provided expert written and oral evidence through public hearings to government-appointed InspectorsI ensured permit constraints and other obligations were properly collated and reflected in procurement and construction contract documentation to maintain consent compliance.

Ipswich, Suffolk, Gb

I was responsible for leading SCC’s regulatory input into multiple major infrastructure schemes, including offshore windfarms, gas and nuclear power stations, with related high voltage underground and overhead power lines. My role was to negotiate with project promoters over their proposals to both mitigate their impacts on, and bring the greatest benefits to, Suffolk. I worked alongside multiple large scale developers promoting complex and controversial projects, mediating between political and public remonstrations and established standards of acceptability;I critiqued application documentation against national and local planning policy and regulation, seeking revised assessments or enhanced mitigation, as required;I managed an internal team of multidisciplinary experts, and procured evidence and analysis where this was required to demonstrate the need for project change;I successfully secured for Suffolk community and environmental benefits;I produced persuasive, technical reports and evidence to both elected officials and government-appointed Inspectors; andI oversaw compliance with permitted consents.Ultimately, I was promoted from this role as I sought to move from a regulatory to developer position.

Ipswich, Suffolk, Gb

I was responsible for managing SCC’s regulatory input into infrastructure and large residential and commercial developments (including renewable energy) and into plans and policy prepared by other governmental authorities and agencies, attending public inquiries as required. I was promoted from this role.

Ipswich, Suffolk, Gb

I was responsible for coordinating SCC’s regulatory input into large residential and commercial developments (including renewable energy) and into plans and policy prepared by other governmental authorities and agencies, attending public inquiries as required. I was promoted from this role.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Urban And Regional Planning

Master Of Science (Msc), Ecology

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Geography

A Levels