Environmental Planning Consultant / Town Planner
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Muirden Energy LLP are a well-established Renewable Energy Developer based in North-East Scotland, looking to recruit an experienced Planner to join our Renewables Development Team. The successful candidate will join an accomplished team with a proven track record in the delivery of renewable energy developments across Scotland, with a future project pipeline of over 200MW of wind, solar and battery storage developments.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in either of our Turriff or Dundee offices. The Environmental Planning Consultant / Town Planner will be responsible for conducting feasibility studies, developing environmentally sustainable plans, and managing the planning processes for renewable energy projects. The role includes liaising with stakeholders, conducting environmental impact assessments, consulting with communities, preparing reports, and guiding projects through regulatory and compliance requirements.
Main Responsibilities
* Prepare, submit and manage all aspects of applications inclusive of Pre-Applications, EIAs, planning statements, full planning application submissions and appeals;
* Management of external and internal technical or engineering support in relation to the project design, due diligence, access, wind resource assessments, and grid connection strategies;
* Responsible for obtaining any post consent planning variations/value-add workstreams;
* Undertake site evaluation and feasibility for potential renewable energy projects;
* Undertake relevant external stakeholder relationships, including those with landowners, local communities, planning authorities, local elected members/groups and other key influencers, all consultees statutory or otherwise, network operators, suppliers, regulators.
An excellent package is available for the right candidate with fantastic opportunities to progress your career within a successful development team.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
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