- Planning degree or equivalent qualification with at least 5-7 years of experience in planning for infrastructure or renewable energy projects in the UK.
- Experience of negotiating Section 106 agreements.
- Experience in a range of Development Management (DM) work (within the LPA or private sector), including complex applications, appeals and providing pre application advice.
- Experience of DCO’s
- Experience of S36’s
- To coordinate preparation, revision and submission of planning applications complying with local law and regulation for TCPA and DCO Solar PV and BESS projects.
- To prepare planning related reports and recommendations in compliance with internal processes and procedures.
- To manage the internal budgeting forecast for each project for planning activities
- To manage all planning related sub-consultants To undertake site inspections with regards to planning applications.
- To advise company and consultants on the content of applications both prior to and after submission.
- To coordinate and prepare evidence for written representation appeals and to represent the Company at Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries (whenever necessary).
- To advise Line manager if, at any time, the above duties and responsibilities cannot be performed.
- Any other duties as required to support the business, including maintaining business continuity and during emergencies.