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Planning & Development Manager - Solar & BESS

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Planning & Development Manager - Solar & BESS


Bristol - Hybrid working


£55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Life Assurance + Great Benefits


Are you a planning and development professional and hold MRTPI, looking for the opportunity to propel your career in the consistently evolving renewable energy sector and play an integral role in the successful delivery of prestigious projects?


Do you want to join an industry leading company in an exciting period of growth, where you develop your knowledge of renewable projects and significantly contribute to net zero carbon emissions?


This well-established team specialise in the planning and development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK, including Solar PV, Battery Storage and Hydrogen. They are growing from strength to strength with their pipeline of projects continually growing, and they now wish to expand their team to fuel future success.


In this role you will be responsible for managing the planning and development process for large scale renewable assets from inception to shovel ready. This will involve coordinating input from internal teams, coordinating with consultants and the community, adhering to timelines, and monitoring budgets and reporting on progress.


The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the planning and development of large scale projects, and hold MRTPI. You will have a passion for renewable energy infrastructure and should have a relevant degree in Planning or similar.


This is an excellent opportunity to break into the renewable energy sector with an impressive and ambitious utility-scale developer in an autonomous role where you will play a key part in the growth and success of the business.


The Role:

  • Managing the planning and development of renewable energy projects from inception to shovel ready
  • Coordinate input from internal teams
  • Liaise with external consultants and local community
  • Manage and control project budgets
  • Hybrid working


The Person:

  • Strong background in project planning and development
  • Degree qualified relevant discipline, Planning or similar
  • Professional institute accreditation - MRTPI (or similar)
  • Full UK driving License


Planning manager, development manager, planning application, Development, Renewable, Solar, BESS, Battery Storage, Photovoltaic, Hydrogen, MRTPI, RTPI, Royal Town Planning Institute, Town Planning, Town Planner, Planning, DCO, NSIP, Gloucester, Bristol, Swindon, Cardiff, Bath

Reference Number: BBBH235731

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.