Planning & Consenting Manager

Your new company This client is a large energy and service company who supply a large portion of the population with gas, electricity and energy services. Your new role This role will involve managing all planning issues and requirements in-house from site strategies, through planning, construction and operation of storage, renewable, thermal and flexible demand assets.Responsibilities include:Co-ordinating and guiding the Environmental Impact Assessments for new greenfield sites and developing possible solutions to risks and issues arising on projects. Preparing planning application submissions for developments to the relevant planning authorities. . Providing planning support to the Delivery Team. Managing the pre and post commencement planning conditions, typically consisting of discharging and reviewing planning items, preserving existing permissions, and advising on amendment planning applications as required. This includes managing and advising on all planning issues as they arise. Liaising with design teams, County Councils/ ABP, relevant state bodies and stakeholder to ensure projects are delivered and progressed in a timely manner.Reviewing planning applications prior to submission. Liaising with and assisting the Development Team to address findings and foresee any potential planning issues that could arise during the Pre-Construction and Construction phases. Supporting the Head of Upstream. This is an excellent opportunity for the candidate to get exposure and experience of the entire development process. Supporting and advising the Commercial in funding and corporate sales transactions specifically the relation to planning elements. Maintain a good working knowledge of key grid and regulatory developments for planning and consenting of upstream assets. Lead identification and purchase of strategic land to enable delivery of Asset Strategy. Lead planning and consenting applications for projects including thermal, renewable, storage assets and flexible demand. Support site feasibility studies providing high level estimates of planning conditions. Ensure planning delivery risks are minimised. Preparation and presentation of business cases and plans to present to Executive, Management team, Board and Shareholder. Work closely with a number of disciplines to deliver optimal solutions across external and internal resources including, Finance, Trading, Legal and Technical.Work closely with other members of the Upstream team in scoping and assessing projects to ensure compliance with any planning conditions.What you'll need to succeed A planning/environmental qualification to degree level – relevant experience in the wind / renewable energy industry is an advantage. A minimum of 3+ years post qualification experience.Experience of EIA and sound knowledge of Irish planning legislation, policy, and practices related to the energy sector. Excellent communication experience, particularly in relation to dealing with stakeholders and third parties. Possess or working towards Chartered Status and membership in a relevant professional organisation.GIS experience is desirable but not essential.Knowledge of planning and environmental consents process for large infrastructure projects requirement. Manage and optimise planning and consent process at all stages from initial site selection, feasibility assessment and planning and consent application submission and assessment process. Experience dealing with stakeholders on different sides of large scale infrastructure process connection process e.g. ABP/County Councils/EPAS. Knowledge of generation projects an advantage.Ability to work independently to deadlines, seeking guidance from other team members when required.What you'll get in return In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, and a host of other benefits, including volunteering days with selected charity partners. You’ll also enjoy a friendly and collaborative culture, flexible ways of working, and you’ll be making a key contribution to future commitment to environmental sustainability.