Development Project Manager Ireland Wind
About Our Client
Come join the world's largest independent renewable energy company active in wind, solar and energy storage. Their vision is to be a leader in the transition where everyone has access to affordable zero-carbon energy. Being part of the their team means shaping the world's energy future.
Job Purpose/Summary Details
You will focus on developing Wind pipeline but could also work on other renewable energy projects.
You will be responsible for: running the project (including budget, programme and team management) and deciding project strategy up to point of planning consent; handling and undertaking community relations and communications; producing an Environmental Statement; securing planning consent; managing consultants; obtaining planning condition compliance and supporting planning compliance during construction and operation. You will work on at least 2 projects at any one time with the total number depending on project requirements.
Organisational Context
This role is key to securing planning consent for a project, the stage at which most of the project's profit is secured.
The Senior Project Manager will be the Development Project Manager's line manager. Key Accountabilities
* Responsible for setting and leading the project programme in line with strategy to consent.
* Manage all risks on projects using appropriate tools and contracts.
* Responsible for project budget to point of consent: includes management of internal and external hours and costs.
* Responsible for EIA screening, scoping and producing the planning application, normally accompanied by an Environmental Statement.
* Responsible for management of external consultants and internal technical or engineering support in relation to the project design, ES production, or condition discharge bundles.
* Responsible for management of property - ensuring property is secured on viable terms - supporting the Property Manager.
* Coordination of engineering design, technical studies and grid requirements is needed along with a solid understanding of how to maximise profit and the probability of securing consent - supported by the engineer/technical analyst.
* Responsible for planning submission and driving towards a consent.
* Responsible for Appeals process, which may involve management of a Public Inquiry.
* Responsible for obtaining timely pre-commencement planning condition discharge.
* Responsible for obtaining any post consent planning variations.
* Support obtaining other licences and permits required by the project.
* Provide support for planning condition compliance throughout construction and operations.
* Accountable for ensuring project documentation and consultation is aligned with planning policy and EIA regulations.
* Handling external stakeholder relationships, including landowners, local community, planning bodies, local politicians and other key influencers including objectors, all consultees statutory or otherwise, grid companies, consultants, suppliers, regulators and media.
* Devise and implement an effective communications plan, with support from the Community Relations Manager, focussed on obtaining planning consent at least cost in minimum time whilst retaining our clients' reputation.
* Support development and implementation of storage and solar projects as appropriate to the location.
Knowledge & Skills
* Deep understanding of the planning systems and planning policy.
* Knowledge of the Appeals and Public Inquiry legal process.
* Knowledge of Environmental Impact regulations.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* An entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Handling and co-ordinating inputs from external consultants and project team members.
* Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
Experience & Qualifications
* Successfully managing projects within resource and budget constraints.
* Experience of team coordination.
* Successfully dealing with planning authorities and other project stakeholders, including landowners, general public, project contractors, external consultants and development partners.
* Production of Planning Applications, Environmental Statements and planning condition discharge bundles or management of consultants doing same.
* Experience of the Appeals process including Public Inquires.
* Degree in an environmental, engineering, technical, planning or science based subject or equivalent.
For more information please contact Michelle at mluck@allen-york.com
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