Town Planner in UK

Benefits

• Remote Working
• Car Allowance
• 20% (Discretionary annual bonus)

The Company

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

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company who

• Provide remote working
• Have international offices
• Own and operate the assets they develop

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, and ideally the DCO process (including EIA development).
• Prior experience of working in utility scale solar and/or BESS would be beneficial.
• 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.