Job Title:
Planning Programme Manager - Pipeline & Joint Ventures
About the Role:
This role will be based in Newbridge and will report to the Planning Manager.
The successful candidate will manage a programme of large Renewable Energy (RE) infrastructure projects, focused primarily on the consenting phase.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of robust, best-in-class planning applications for large renewable infrastructure projects (e.g., Wind, Solar, BESS).
* Ensure all inputs for the pre-planning stage, including constraints gathering, baseline assessments/surveys, turbine layout, and infrastructure design, are delivered to the highest industry standard.
* Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to keep abreast of planning outcomes, changes in legislation, policy decisions, and national and local authority development plans.
* Lead proactive engagement with Joint Venture partners to oversee contractual commitments, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* Develop efficient internal delivery structures to ensure timely service delivery while safeguarding company resources beyond agreed terms.
Key Requirements:
* Hons Degree (NFQ 8) in a Technical discipline, ideally in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, or equivalent.
* Post Graduate (NFQ 9) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g., Project Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning Law) would be an advantage.
* 7-10 yrs with minimum 3-5 years at Senior Project Manager or equivalent responsibility level.
* Membership of Environmental or Engineering Professional Body desirable.
Salary:
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