DCO Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Solar IPP is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager in Stoke-on-Trent. You will lead large-scale solar projects through the DCO planning process, overseeing technical, environmental, and legal workstreams. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in infrastructure or renewable energy projects and excellent management skills. This senior role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in delivering clean energy projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale solar projects through the full DCO planning process.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including planning consultants and environmental specialists.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and public consultation programmes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

The Company 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.