Planning and Environmental Specialist Lead

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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 projects.
• A strong understanding of the planning and environmental regulatory requirements in the UK, particularly in Scotland, related to consenting of major infrastructure projects.
• In depth knowledge and experience of the consenting process for major infrastructure developments (e.g. Section 36, Environmental Impact Assessment process and assessment under the Habitats Regulations).
• Strong stakeholder management skills and proven track record of managing internal and external stakeholders and leading successful public consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct efficient decision making and problem solving in collaboration with other key stakeholders.
• A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver on project requirements.
• A full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• A proven track record of delivering environmental consent requirements and/or discharge of planning permission for large infrastructure projects, including in the marine environment.
• Experience and preparation of other consent applications e.g. Environmental Permits and Marine Consents and supporting studies and surveys.
• Experience of consenting infrastructure projects in the marine environment in the UK.
• Level 8 Planning, Environmental or Science Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Level 9 Planning, Environmental or Science Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status in a recognised professional institution.
• Full membership of a recognised professional planning institute.
• Project Management qualification.