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Senior Planner - Renewable Energy Development

Climate17
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a global EPC and project developer in renewable energy, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their UK team.
  • The role involves obtaining Planning Approval for projects and managing Appeals Planning Strategy as needed.
  • Candidates should have a planning degree or equivalent qualification with 5-7 years of experience in infrastructure or renewable energy planning in the UK.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating planning applications, managing consultants, and preparing planning-related reports.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Our client, a renewable energy global EPC and project developer, is looking for a Senior Planner to support their growing team in the UK. This role will serve to provide support in obtaining Planning Approval for the projects (also managing Appeals Planning Strategy and Implementation whenever needed). The successful candidate will support the processing of planning applications; engaging and managing consultants and third parties, documentation review, PR, stakeholders liaison, etc. in accordance with company’s policies, procedures and objectives.Required Experience & Qualifications
  • 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
Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
About UsClimate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.Inclusive Application ProcessClimate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

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