Our client is looking for a Senior Development Manager to join their team. Our client has constructed 14 onshore wind projects in the UK and achieved an industry-leading planning consent success rate. They have a pipeline of over 3GW of high-quality onshore wind and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects at various stages of development, and their ambition is to continue to grow this pipeline.
 
Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of projects through the consenting phase, resulting in well-designed sites being consented and delivered.
• Oversee and instruct the preparation of preliminary and detailed multidisciplinary technical studies during the prospecting, site assessment, EIA, consenting, and design phases of all renewable developments.
• Assist the Head of Development in leading the team to deliver business and project goals to deadlines.
• Support project teams to deliver the full development process and discharge their
• responsibilities, including being a trusted advisor and advocate for the Project Managers and project teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, budget, and to a high quality.
• Ensure formal procedures are adhered to, including project registers, risk registers, programmes, etc.
• Support the delivery of excellent stakeholder engagement, including arranging and attending site visits and meetings with communities, contractors, consultees and other stakeholders, as necessary.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors are performing to the standard expected by the business.
• Remove blockers to the effective delivery of the projects and manage associated risks.
• Support teammates’ personal and professional aspirations by contributing to a positive working environment.
• Encourage effective communication of information between departments and be a consistent point of contact between senior management and project teams.
• Provide and maintain a consistent approach to delivering projects.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of planning policies and environmental impact regulations.
• Hands-on experience of the production and submission of planning applications and the consenting process, with a focus on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major projects, including Section 36 applications.
• Skilled in managing external contracts and multiple stakeholders and overseeing framework contracts.
• Experience with project management tools like MS Project and the wider MS online package.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in delivering renewable energy sector projects.
• Progressing towards or holding a professional qualification (e.g., MRTPI, MIEMA) is advantageous.

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