Environmental Planner (Policy)

Iberdrola Renewables; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking an Environmental Planner (Policy) to support its expansion across Scotland. The role involves developing consultation responses, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy initiatives.

Benefits

Pension scheme with company contribution up to 10%

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Share plans

Charity matching

Technology vouchers

EV schemes

Cycle to work

Private health options

Life assurance

Financial wellbeing support

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Fluent spoken and written English.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in planning or environmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Developing and submitting consultation responses on planning and environmental legislation.
• Managing external workstreams and coordinating regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to engagement strategies and influencing key stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in planning or environmental disciplines

Job description

Environmental Planner (Policy)

Location: Covering Central and Southern Scotland

Salary: from £53,280 to £66,600 (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full time / Permanent / Hybrid

Closing Date: 01/06/2025

Help Us Create a Better Future, Quicker

Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) is expanding its transmission and distribution infrastructure across Scotland, England, and Wales. The Land & Planning Team plays a vital role in shaping policy and regulatory frameworks to support this growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the Strategic Planning Policy & Performance Manager and Head of Land & Planning, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, coordinating, and submitting consultation responses on planning, energy, and environmental legislation.
• Ensuring consistency across teams, aligning responses with business objectives.
• Contributing to engagement strategies, influencing key stakeholders and policy direction.
• Supporting tracking and reporting of consultation responses within SPEN’s license areas.
• Acting as a key interface between internal stakeholders and policy discussions.
• Managing external workstreams, coordinating regulatory requirements efficiently.
• Assisting in the development of briefing materials for senior leadership.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant qualifications or experience in planning, environmental disciplines, land management, or related fields.
• Project management expertise, particularly in regulatory or infrastructure environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, fostering collaboration across multiple parties.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions, shaping policies and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, anticipating challenges and implementing solutions.
• Resilience and determination, managing competing priorities with sound judgment.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Requirements

• Fluent spoken and written English
• UK Driving Licence
• Experience in planning, environmental policy, land management, or related fields
• Ability to analyze and interpret legislative frameworks relevant to infrastructure projects

What’s in it for you

Along with a competitive salary reviewed annually, benefits include pension scheme with company contribution up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase scheme, share plans, charity matching, technology vouchers, EV schemes, cycle to work, private health options, life assurance, financial wellbeing support, and various discounts.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, we are a leader in wind energy and operate over 4000km of cables, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions. We invest over £5.5 billion into our transmission network, offering diverse career opportunities in a global organization committed to sustainability and community support.

We support candidates with disabilities or neurodivergence through reasonable adjustments. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

Mobility

Applicants outside the country of the vacancy must meet immigration requirements. The company will support necessary immigration processes.

Important

The advert closes at 23:59 GMT the day before the job posting end date, which is June 2, 2025.