Town Planner in England

Location: England

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: OXBO

Date Advertised: 2024-09-20

The Company

OXBO are partnering with a leading UK Solar & BESS who are looking to grow out their in house planning team in the UK in order to progress the development of their Solar & BESS projects throughout the country.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the UK development team with all current and future planning processes.
  • Working closely with the team on identifying suitable development opportunities around connection opportunities.
  • Managing planning consultants and other contractors appointed by the company to assist in the planning process.
  • Reviewing team-originated land opportunities from a planning viewpoint, in cooperation with the team and their input regarding aspects of long-term requirements around construction, operation and asset management.
  • Managing key stakeholders through the planning process and into the site construction and operational phase.
  • Attend industry and discipline events, webinars and shows

Requirements

  • Detailed understanding of the UK planning system.
  • Knowledge and experience of the TCPA application process
  • Prior experience of working in utility scale solar and/or BESS.
  • Experience of project management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Chartered status and Full Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or other relevant professional body (or working towards membership).
  • Excellent written, communication and organisational skills.

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