Job Title
Senior Biogas Project Manager Role.
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Job Description:
This senior role involves leading the delivery of large-scale biogas projects from conception through to construction. You will be responsible for navigating planning, permitting, and environmental compliance processes, while working closely with internal teams, external consultants, regulators, and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in project management of large-scale developments, preferably in renewable energy. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with regulators, statutory bodies, and the public.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Leading the planning process to secure consents for large-scale biogas projects.
* Managing consultants to deliver EIAR, ecological assessments, and other technical studies.
* Preparing planning and environmental applications, including licences and permits.
* Engaging with local authorities, regulatory bodies, landowners, and community stakeholders.
* Managing pre-construction environmental compliance and discharge of planning conditions.
* Assisting in strategic site selection, due diligence, and sector opportunity assessments.
* Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and specifications.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification desirable).
* 8-10 years' experience in project management of large-scale developments, ideally in renewable energy.
* Proven expertise in EIAR, AA, planning applications, and environmental permitting.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, and regulatory frameworks.
* Experience working with regulators, statutory bodies, and the public.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* A track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
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Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid Working Model
* Pension contributions (5% employer)
* Private medical insurance, salary protection, and death-in-service benefits
* Discretionary performance-related bonus
* 25 days annual leave
* Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation at a pivotal stage of growth in the renewable energy sector