The Company
An industry leading Solar & BESS IPP with a pipeline of over 3GW across both transmission and distribution connections. This is across Solar, BESS, Onshore Wind and Green Hydrogen.
They are looking for a DCO Planning Manager to come in and support the UK Solar & BESS development team with all current and future planning processes for their impressive portfolio of Solar, BESS, Onshore Wind & BESS projects
Responsibilities
* Working closely with the team on identifying suitable Solar & BESS development opportunities around connection opportunities.
* Managing planning consultants and other contractors appointed by the company to assist in the planning process.
* Reviewing team-originated land opportunities from a planning viewpoint, in cooperation with the team and their input regarding aspects of long-term requirements around construction, operation and asset management.
* Managing key stakeholders through the planning process and into the site construction and operational phase.
Requirements
* Detailed understanding of the UK planning system.
* Knowledge of the DCO process (including EIA development) necessary, ideally in Solar/BESS development
* Experience of project management and stakeholder engagement.
* Chartered status and Full Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or other relevant professional body (or working towards membership).
* Excellent written, communication and organisational skills