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Environmental Planning Consultant / Town Planner (Dundee)

Dundee (or Turriff, Aberdeenshire) , Scotland
Environmental Planning Consultant/ Town Planner
Job Location: Dundee (or Turriff)

Muirden Energy LLP are a well-established Renewable Energy Developer based in North-East Scotland, looking to recruit an experienced Planner to join our Renewables Development Team. The successful candidate will join an accomplished team with a proven track record in the delivery of renewable energy developments across Scotland, with a future project pipeline of over 200MW of wind, solar and battery storage developments.

Main Responsibilities:
 
  • Prepare, submit and manage all aspects of applications inclusive of Pre-Applications, EIAs, planning statements, full planning application submissions and appeals;
  • Management of external and internal technical or engineering support in relation to the project design, due diligence, access, wind resource assessments, and grid connection strategies;
  • Responsible for obtaining any post consent planning variations/value-add workstreams;
  • Undertake site evaluation and feasibility for potential renewable energy projects;
  • Undertake relevant external stakeholder relationships, including those with landowners, local communities, planning authorities, local elected members/groups and other key influencers, all consultees statutory or otherwise, network operators, suppliers, regulators.

Experience and Skills

  • Honors degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Renewables, or relevant related discipline.
  • Working knowledge of policy and legislation relating to planning and the environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
  • Attention to detail and good communication skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and delivering work to a high standard.
  • Flexible to work on several projects concurrently and able to manage priorities while seeing tasks to completion.
  • Drive to deliver projects to fruition.
  • Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders and build lasting relationships.
  • Flexible to travel as required by the business.
  • Flexible to undertake extra work as necessary for specific project needs.
  • Full UK driving license.
 
Desirable Skills
 
  • Previous experience of planning with renewables, including relevant policy.
  • Experience of site search and feasibility assessments.
  • Understanding of landscape and visual impact assessment procedures.
  • Software experience including CAD and GIS.

An excellent package is available for the right candidate with fantastic opportunities to progress your career within a successful development team.

Interested parties should send their CV to [email protected] 

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Job Details

  • Employer

    Muirden Energy LLP

  • Location

    Dundee (or Turriff, Aberdeenshire) , Scotland

  • Salary

    Competitive with extras

  • Contract Type

    Full time, Permanent

  • Job Level

    Planner / Planning Officer, Principal Planner, Senior Planner / Senior Planning Officer

  • Reference

    PJCOM2716B

  • Function

    Town Planning

  • Sector

    Local Authority

  • Specialism

    DCO / Infrastructure, Environmental Planning, Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Power & Infrastructure