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    Senior Planning Consultant - Scotland, United Kingdom - Storm Associates

    Storm Associates
    Storm Associates Scotland, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Description

    Senior Planning Consultant – Renewable Energy & EIA Specialist

    Salary: up to £65k per year + benefits

    Location: Either Stirling or Inverness but WFH options available for the right person

    Hours: Monday to Friday – no weekends

    Excellent opportunity to join a fast growing and highly successful organisation

    The Job Opportunity

    Our Client has a forty-year history that saw the company pioneering innovative uses of solar, hydro, and wind renewable energy in the UK and across the globe. Their projects took them from Austria to Zambia, aiming to provide real solutions to the humanitarian sector, the public and commercial sector, and everything in-between.

    Our clients name became an industry byword for 'trust,' 'quality,' and 'expertise.' Founded in 1982 within the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Our client was at the forefront of the renewables industry for nearly four decades, creating innovations that led the field.

    The Senior Planning Consultant role aims to position our client as a leading provider of renewable energy, planning, and EIA services in Scotland for the long-term future and beyond.

    The successful individual will serve as the primary advisor within the company on Scottish planning and EIA regulations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Foster strong client relationships by deeply understanding market needs, refining service offerings, and effectively securing projects
    • Take charge of consultancy services and project delivery, including devising planning strategies, managing risks, drafting technical reports and supervising the preparation of Environmental Statements (ES)
    • Handle planning appeals and represent clients at hearings with expertise and professionalism
    • Prepare carefully crafted fee proposals, reports and policy responses of the highest quality
    • Maintain a thorough understanding of renewable energy development regulations and guidance, staying at the forefront of industry knowledge
    • Manage both existing and new client relationships with care and attention
    • Conduct comprehensive reviews of team work to ensure strict compliance with standards
    • Ensure strict adherence to Quality Management standards to uphold excellence in all operations
    • Drive the growth of planning and EIA business in Scotland through strategic initiatives.
    • Provide oversight of project management and financial aspects to ensure smooth operations
    • Offer robust support for promotion and marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility
    • Cultivate strong relationships with current and potential clients, fostering trust and loyalty
    • Identify emerging markets and actively contribute to the development of new services
    • Participate in marketing activities and industry events to stay connected and informed
    • Develop a comprehensive EIA and planning strategy tailored to the specific needs of Scotland
    • Provide valuable input into departmental and company-wide strategies to drive overall success
    • Ensure full compliance with our client's HSQE policies to maintain a safe and responsible work environment

    Essential Criteria / Skills / Qualifications

    • Significant EIA project leadership experience in renewable energy, particularly onshore wind projects in Scotland
    • Experience in business growth within planning/EIA or similar fields
    • Detailed knowledge of UK planning systems, preferably with formal EIA training
    • Strong team working and leadership skills
    • Ability to manage specialist sub-consultants
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to convey complex information and resolve conflicts
    • Self-motivated with effective time management skills
    • Proactive problem-solving ability
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
    • Willingness to travel as needed

    Desirable / Non-Essential Criteria

    • Master's level qualification in EIA and TCPA qualification
    • Membership in a relevant professional body such as IEMA
    • Experience in remote working
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Project and GIS software, WindFarmer, WindPro or AutoCAD

    Next Steps

    This is an exciting opportunity to join an exciting organisation, poised for significant growth across their business where for the right person there will be opportunities to develop and grow your own team of planners.

    With full backing from management and your peers to help drive this business forward, now has never been a better time to join our clients business.

    If you are looking for a secure working environment where no two days will be the same, click apply and a member of our team will be in touch soon to discuss your application further



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