Job Title: Head of Planning
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We are seeking a skilled professional to lead the strategy, management, and delivery of planning and consenting activities across a diverse energy portfolio.
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The successful candidate will have a strong background in planning, environmental impact assessment, and complex infrastructure projects. They will be responsible for defining and leading the planning and consenting strategy to support project delivery, providing expert planning advice to executive leadership and boards, and shaping governance processes for site selection, project progression, and risk-based decision-making.
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Main Responsibilities:
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* Strategic Leadership: Define and lead the planning and consenting strategy to support project delivery, provide expert planning advice to executive leadership and boards, shape governance processes for site selection, project progression, and risk-based decision-making.
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* Planning & Delivery: Oversee planning applications and statutory consenting for multiple development-stage projects, own project timelines, and align planning with commercial and investment goals.
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* Project Management: Lead delivery of infrastructure projects with varying complexity and scale, oversee procurement and contract management related to planning and environmental services.
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* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a senior representative in consultations and community engagement, maintain strong working relationships with public bodies, partners, and NGOs.
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* Health & Safety / Performance: Support and comply with all health, safety, and welfare procedures, participate in performance management processes.
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Qualifications & Experience:
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The ideal candidate will hold an Honours degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, or similar, and have at least 10 years of experience in renewable energy development, with a strong background in planning, EIA, and complex infrastructure projects.
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Benefits:
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This is a mid-senior level role offering a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, with a competitive salary and benefits package.
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About Us:
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We are a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector, committed to delivering innovative solutions and making a positive impact on the environment.
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Contact Information:
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Please visit our website for more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity.