Planning & Consents Manager – Renewable Energy

The Opportunity

A UK renewable energy developer is looking for a Planning & Consents Manager to join its Leeds office.

You'll work with the land and grid teams from the very start, screening sites and shaping layouts, then lead planning applications through to determination and post-consent.

The Role

• Screen potential sites with land and grid teams and assess planning risk
• Advise engineers on planning policy and constraints to shape layouts
• Lead planning programmes and budgets and manage specialist consultants
• Engage with landowners, planning authorities, statutory consultees and communities
• Lead applications through submission and determination and manage conditions and variations
• Support land agreements and lease negotiations

About You

• Track record of securing consents for renewable energy schemes, ideally solar
• Strong knowledge of UK planning law and policy
• EIA experience from screening to reviewing Environmental Statements
• GIS skills (QGIS or ArcGIS)
• Degree in planning or environmental science; RTPI or working towards it

What's on Offer

• £55,000 – £70,000 depending on experience, plus performance bonus
• Private medical insurance including family, and life assurance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and 8% employer pension
• Flexible working

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To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com