DCO Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Solar IPP is seeking a Project Development Manager to drive large-scale solar projects through the DCO planning process in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing infrastructure projects, strong communication skills, and a passion for clean energy. Responsibilities include overseeing technical workstreams, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with UK planning legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of taking infrastructure or renewable energy projects through the UK planning process.
• Strong understanding of NSIP planning requirements and EIA.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale solar projects through the full DCO planning process.
• Oversee all technical and planning workstreams required for NSIP applications.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and public consultation programmes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Environmental impact assessment

Negotiation skills

Job description

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I’m representing a leading Solar IPP that’s delivering some of the largest and most impactful solar projects in the UK. They’re seeking a Project Development Manager to take flagship projects through the DCO (Development Consent Order) planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll be driving the planning journey for utility-scale solar farms from the point where land rights are secured - Heads of Terms and Options agreed - through to successful consent.

Your mission:

• Lead and manage large-scale solar projects through the full DCO planning process.
• Oversee all technical, environmental, and planning workstreams required for NSIP applications.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including planning consultants, environmental specialists, and legal advisors.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and public consultation programmes.
• Maintain programme, budget, and risk oversight for your projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK planning and environmental legislation.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven track record of taking infrastructure or renewable energy projects through the UK planning process - experience of the DCO process desirable but not a necessity
• Strong understanding of NSIP planning requirements, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Passion for delivering clean energy at scale.