Senior Planning Consultant – Renewable Energy & EIA Specialist Salary: up to £65k per year + benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday – no weekends
Excellent opportunity to join a fast growing and highly successful organisation
Our Client has a forty-year history that saw the company pioneering innovative uses of solar, hydro, and wind renewable energy in the UK and across the globe. Their projects took them from Austria to Zambia, aiming to provide real solutions to the humanitarian sector, the public and commercial sector, and everything in-between.
Our clients name became an industry byword for ‘trust,’ ‘quality,’ and ‘expertise.’ Founded in 1982 within the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Our client was at the forefront of the renewables industry for nearly four decades, creating innovations that led the field.
The Senior Planning Consultant role aims to position our client as a leading provider of renewable energy, planning, and EIA services in Scotland for the long-term future and beyond.
Foster strong client relationships by deeply understanding market needs, refining service offerings, and effectively securing projects
Take charge of consultancy services and project delivery, including devising planning strategies, managing risks, drafting technical reports and supervising the preparation of Environmental Statements (ES)
Handle planning appeals and represent clients at hearings with expertise and professionalism
Prepare carefully crafted fee proposals, reports and policy responses of the highest quality
Maintain a thorough understanding of renewable energy development regulations and guidance, staying at the forefront of industry knowledge
Ensure strict adherence to Quality Management standards to uphold excellence in all operations
Drive the growth of planning and EIA business in Scotland through strategic initiatives.
Provide oversight of project management and financial aspects to ensure smooth operations
Offer robust support for promotion and marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility
Identify emerging markets and actively contribute to the development of new services
Develop a comprehensive EIA and planning strategy tailored to the specific needs of Scotland
Ensure full compliance with our client's HSQE policies to maintain a safe and responsible work environment
Significant EIA project leadership experience in renewable energy, particularly onshore wind projects in Scotland
Experience in business growth within planning/EIA or similar fields
Detailed knowledge of UK planning systems, preferably with formal EIA training
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Willingness to travel as needed
Experience in remote working
Familiarity with Microsoft Project and GIS software, WindFarmer, WindPro or AutoCAD
This is an exciting opportunity to join an exciting organisation, poised for significant growth across their business where for the right person there will be opportunities to develop and grow your own team of planners.
With full backing from management and your peers to help drive this business forward, now has never been a better time to join our clients business.
If you are looking for a secure working environment where no two days will be the same, click apply and a member of our team will be in touch soon to discuss your application further!