Planning and Environmental Specialist

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Our client, a leading utility company with a significant presence in the energy sector, are seeking aPlanning and Environmental Specialistto join their Civil, Environmental and Renewables team in Glasgow (Hybrid working available).

Day rate: up to €700 per day

Role Overview:

Our clientrequires an experienced Planning and Environmental Specialist Lead tojoin their Civil, Environmental and Renewables(CER)Engineering Department to manage planning and environmentalconsenting and compliance on their UK windfarm portfolio.

• 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 externalstakeholders and statutory authorities as required e.g. localauthorities,NatureScot, SEPA, Marine Scotland, public consultations etc.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the organisation and partner companies to manage the preparationandsubmission of planning and environmental consenting applications to the appropriate statutoryauthorities, in compliance with the relevant legislative requirements.
• Manage the procurement and delivery of planning, environmental and other related consultant servicesto support project consenting and compliance activities.
• Provide expert planning and environmental advice to project teams across the organisation to successfully scope anddeliver projects in a timely manner by contributing to feasibility, screening and other studies for sites asrequired.
• Find solutions to planning and environmental consenting issues, with limited oversight and advise projectteams on technical planning and environmental matters.

• Minimum ofsevenyears professional experiencein the area ofplanning and / orenvironmentalconsentingand experience indischarge of planning conditions on consented major infrastructure projects.
• A strong understanding of the planning and environmental regulatory requirements in the UK, particularlyin 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 HabitatsRegulations).
• A professional manner with strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate at all levels anddeliver high performance results.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and proven track record of managing internal and externalstakeholders and leading successful public consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct efficient decision making and problem solving in collaboration with otherkey stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and structured approach to project management and commercial aspects ofprojects.
• A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver on project requirements.
• A full clean driving licenceand access to a car.

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