This is a diverse and exciting opportunity to join our in-house development, construction, and projects team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the successful completion of our client’s Solar and Battery Storage (BESS) renewable energy projects. You will be involved in investigating new acquisition opportunities, helping prepare, submit, and manage complex planning applications, compliance processes, external contractors, and stakeholders to help get projects to the construction stage.
We offer a hybrid working model with visits to sites across the UK, monthly meetings at Head Office, and the option to work from home.
Main Duties
* Undertake development feasibility appraisals and support the preparation and submission of planning applications and subsequent gaining of permissions and discharge of planning conditions.
* Assist in land identification and securing property agreements, producing clear and concise reports that involve data analysis, document control, and project management support.
* Monitor the progress of planning applications, manage contractors and interactions with internal stakeholders, and produce drawings and documents.
* Support the day-to-day operation of the team including arranging site visits and community engagement events, assisting with procurement and finance administration, and collating data.
* Maintain project programmes by collating data from development managers and project managers to support the project review process with performance information, including highlighting problems and trends to the delivery team.
Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement, identifying, and proposing innovative approaches, designs, technologies, or processes.
Qualifications
* You have a strong academic background, preferably with experience in construction or engineering as a project coordinator.
* You are driven to work in the development of renewable energy projects and to help decarbonise the UK energy system.
* Good relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work effectively, multi-task, and work under tight time pressures.
* Good communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; the ability to use CAD and/or GIS software would be an advantage.
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