Planning & Environmental Specialist Lead required for a major transmission system operator based in Scotland
Responsibilities
Manage planning and environmental compliance activities, including the discharge of planning conditions, for the Clients portfolio of consented UK onshore wind farms, in particular the Scottish wind farm portfolio.
Lead consultations with key external stakeholders and statutory authorities as required e.g. local authorities, public consultations etc.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Client and partner companies to manage the preparation and submission of planning and environmental consenting applications to the appropriate statutory authorities, in compliance with the relevant legislative requirements.
Manage the procurement and delivery of planning, environmental and other related consultant services to support project consenting and compliance activities.
Provide expert planning and environmental advice to project teams across the company to successfully scope and deliver projects in a timely manner by contributing to feasibility, screening and other studies for sites as required.
Find solutions to planning and environmental consenting issues, with limited oversight and advise project teams on technical planning and environmental matters.Requirements
Minimum 7 years' experience in the area of Planning and/or Environmental Consenting and experience in discharge of planning conditions on consented major infrastructure p...