Renewable Energy Planning & Development Manager

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Our client has a new opening for an experienced Renewable Energy Planning Development Manager to lead the planning and development of large-scale renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in planning applications, project delivery, and environmental compliance.

• Manage the planning process to obtain consents for large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants to prepare specialist studies for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), EIA screening, Ecological Impact Assessment, and other assessments required as part of the planning application process.
• Prepare planning application documents and associated submissions.
• Work closely with project design teams to identify and mitigate potential planning or permitting issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support environmental consent applications, including Industrial Emissions/PPC licences and other permits required for project development.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders including regulatory authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, neighbouring residents, utilities, and other public bodies.
• Plan and execute public consultation events and activities.
• Prepare for planning appeals or inquiries and provide expert witness testimony where required.
• Manage pre-construction planning and environmental compliance, including the discharge of planning conditions.
• Assist in scoping and developing strategic project opportunities.
• Support market analysis to monitor sector developments and identify potential project or acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct site selection assessments and planning/environmental due diligence studies for potential development sites.
• Stay updated on policy, legislation, and planning outcomes relevant to renewable energy projects.
• Contribute to policy review and lobbying activities as required.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed specifications.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on project progress and risks.

• Degree (NFQ Level 8) in Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification (NFQ Level 9) in a relevant discipline desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of 8-10 years relevant experience, with proven expertise in project management, planning applications, EIAR, AA, and environmental permit applications for large-scale projects, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, and regulatory standards.
• Experience liaising with regulators, statutory bodies, and the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of successful project delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Ideally based in Dublin, but flexible.

• Strong organisational and management skills
• Strategic and analytical approach
• Sound judgement and decision-making
• Effective communication
• Professional integrity

• Hybrid working model
• Pension: Eligible for company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
• Insurances: Participation in private medical insurance, salary protection, and death benefits schemes.
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
• Holidays: 25 days' paid holiday per year (pro-rated if applicable).

For further details about this opportunity please contact Gillian Nicholson