Job Description

Environmental Planning Consultant/ Town Planner

Job Location: Turriff or Dundee

Muirden Energy LLP are a well-established Renewable Energy Developer based in North-East Scotland, looking to recruit an experienced Planner to join our Renewables Development Team. The successful candidate will join an accomplished team with a proven track record in the delivery of renewable energy developments across Scotland, with a future project pipeline of over 200MW of wind, solar and battery storage developments.

Main Responsibilities:

Prepare, submit and manage all aspects of applications inclusive of Pre-Applications, EIAs, planning statements, full planning application submissions and appeals; Management of external and internal technical or engineering support in relation to the project design, due diligence, access, wind resource assessments, and grid connection strategies; Responsible for obtaining any post consent planning variations/value-add workstreams; Undertake site evaluation and feasibility for potential renewable energy projects; Undertake relevant external stakeholder relationships, including those with landowners, local communities, planning authorities, local elected members/groups and other key influencers, all consultees statutory or otherwise, network operators, suppliers, regulators.

Experience and Skills

Honors degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Renewables, or relevant related discipline. Working knowledge of policy and legislation relating to planning and the environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment process. Attention to detail and good communication skills. Ability to manage deadlines and delivering work to a high standard. Flexible to work on several projects concurrently and able to manage priorities while seeing tasks to completion. Drive to deliver projects to fruition. Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders and build lasting relationships. Flexible to travel as required by the business. Flexible to undertake extra work as necessary for specific project needs. Full UK driving license.

Desirable Skills

Previous experience of planning with renewables, including relevant policy. Experience of site search and feasibility assessments. Understanding of landscape and visual impact assessment procedures. Software experience including CAD and GIS.
An excellent package is available for the right candidate with fantastic opportunities to progress your career within a successful development team.

Interested parties should send their CV to ross.gourlay@duncanfarms.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person