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.