Wind and Solar Farm Development Specialist

7 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Spencer Ogden Full time

About Us:

At Spencer Ogden, we are a leading global recruitment agency specializing in the energy, infrastructure, and commodities sectors. For over 25 years, we have been at the forefront of developing and constructing wind and solar farms, as well as battery and hydrogen projects, on a global scale.

Our Mission:

Our ultimate goal is to create a sustainable future for generations to come, with renewables at the core of everything we do. We strive to deliver exceptional results and exceed our clients' expectations through our expertise, innovative approach, and commitment to excellence.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Development Manager to lead the development of onshore wind and battery/hybrid energy projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing consultants, conducting technical reviews, preparing planning applications, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Development: Lead the development of onshore wind and battery/hybrid energy projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
  • Consultant Management: Engage and manage consultants to conduct thorough technical reviews of expert studies and impact assessments.
  • Planning Applications: Prepare and coordinate planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Statements (ES), and appeal documentation.
  • Stakeholder Management: Coordinate and negotiate planning compliance submissions, while monitoring and managing the reporting schedule.
  • Project Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
  • Project Delivery: Deliver projects within established budgets and timelines, ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental studies, or an engineering-related discipline.
  • Experience: Strong knowledge of planning policies and environmental impact regulations, with extensive hands-on experience in site assessment, planning applications, and the consent process.
  • Skills: Progressing towards or holding a professional qualification (e.g., MRTPI, MRICS, MIEMA, MICE) is advantageous.

About You:

  • Enthusiasm: Enthusiastic and hands-on, ready to dive in and get things done.
  • Collaboration: Collaborative, enjoying working in a supportive, honest, and hardworking team environment with a sense of fun.
  • Client Focus: Client-focused, approachable, professional, and committed to delivering excellent service.
  • Action Orientation: Action-oriented, driven to achieve results and ensure progress.
  • Communication: Clear communicator, able to simplify complex ideas and articulate them effectively.


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