Role Description
Work with the team to develop utility scale wind farms and solar parks in the UK that help tackle the climate emergency, add to local biodiversity, and support local communities, schools, and economies.
The role include
* Site identification through constraints and grid availability mapping, using a Geographical Information System (GIS)
* Engagement with and management of stakeholders e.g. landowners, grid network operators, planning consultees, communities, etc.
* Contracting and managing specialist consultants
* Managing the compilation of grid and planning applications
* Site visits and inspections (across the UK, primarily in Scotland and Wales)
* Solving development issues as they arise
* Contributing to the development of site identification, review, and design tools
* Supporting the wider team as required
The Ideal Candidate
The company is looking for self-motivated and proactive individuals to join our highly capable, welcoming and dynamic UK development team. We encourage applications from anyone who would like to be part of a high-quality renewable energy development team. Any prior experience in renewables, project management, GIS mapping and/or basic computer programming would be advantageous, but is certainly not a requirement.
The ideal candidate would be:
* Empathetic and able to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders;
* Smart and good at solving problems as they arise;
* Well organised and a good project manager;
* Collaborative, flexible and supportive of the rest of team;
* Self-motivated, committed to performing well and eager to develop.
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree (in any subject) of at least a UK 2:1 or equivalent.