Town Planner - (Fully-remote role)

An opportunity has arisen for a professional looking for full-time flexible-working, to join a leading solar PV specialist who handle all technical, legal, or financial matters associated with the solar farm. The company develop high-quality sites, built to last and remain under the same management long after construction. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, the company understand that the key to a solar project’s success is to work closely with all participants. It works in close collaboration with landowners, local councils, environmental consultants, and distribution network operators (DNOs); helping the UK reach its net-carbon targets.

Role specifics

Having previously outsourced all required planning work, the company has now built an in-house planning team with a Senior Planning Manager manging sub-consultants. The organisation has 20 solar sites in pipeline and are looking to submit applications over the next 10 years. The successful candidate will be capable of conducting background research and reviewing planning policies.

Since the Senior Planner Manager has been in position, the company has also taken the opportunity to set up consultancy services to external solar developers, developing a strong base of clients seeking expert planning advice. For this reason, the company now need a planner to manage this demand from clients, while also supporting with in-house planning work. This will including managing solar farm developments across the UK, overseeing site appraisals and securing planning consent.  

The role is a fully remote role, that requires periodic site visits to the London office, as well as bi-annual trips to Spain (International office).

Job skills

• Relevant renewable energy planning experience
• Ideally experience in solar and battery projects specifically (but not essential)
• Commercial approach with the ability to apply your planning knowledge effectively within the wider property context
• Excellent analytical and written skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Energetic and proactive approach with a willingness to learn and excel
• Confident in client facing situations and in project managing schemes

Reward

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a remuneration package ranging from £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, which will be based on experience. There is also the opportunity to work reduced hours. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK, as the firm has sites in England, Wales and Scotland.

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