Environmental Planner

iberdrola; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks an Environmental Planner to manage environmental planning obligations for major infrastructure projects in Scotland. The role involves conducting Environmental Impact Assessments and engaging with stakeholders to ensure compliance with planning regulations. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package included.

Benefits

Pension scheme with double matching contributions up to 10%

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Health options

Life assurance

Discounts and schemes supporting wellbeing

Qualifications

• Broad industry experience and knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Experience managing large commercial planning applications essential for multi-million-pound investments.
• UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory environmental planning obligations related to major infrastructure projects.
• Undertake Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and prepare EIAR.
• Engage with stakeholders to secure planning permissions.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Commercial awareness

IT literacy

Education

Degree in planning management or related environmental discipline

Job description

Environmental Planner (x9)

Covering Central & Southern Scotland

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

Plus excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities

Permanent / Full Time

Hybrid

Closing Date: 01/06/25

Help us create a better future, quicker

At Scottish Power, we know that our people are our strongest asset. We're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence, and passion can help us reach our goals.

The Land & Planning Team within Energy Networks secures the land rights and planning consents needed to install and maintain the distribution and transmission network, enabling the business to meet its statutory obligations and business plans.

What you'll be doing

As an Environmental Planner, you will be responsible for managing statutory environmental planning obligations related to major onshore and offshore infrastructure projects. This includes undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and preparing high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR).

1. Develop and implement project-specific strategies for the EIA process, ensuring they meet rigorous external standards to secure onshore and offshore consents.
2. Manage specialist environmental consultants in EIA activities and foster productive relationships with project team members, including financial oversight of consenting costs.
3. Engage with stakeholders such as Local Authorities, Scottish Government, statutory bodies, communities, and interest groups to secure planning permissions.
4. Coordinate with business functions and legal teams for strategy development and submissions for public inquiries and hearings. Represent the company on environmental planning matters when necessary, ensuring documentation is completed timely.
5. Advise on project design to minimize planning delays and facilitate approval.

What you'll bring

• A degree in planning management or a related environmental discipline, with broad industry experience and knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Experience managing large commercial planning applications essential for multi-million-pound investments.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, capable of presenting to diverse audiences.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with sound judgment.
• Commercial awareness, IT literacy, customer service, and project management skills.

Minimum Criteria

• UK Driving License
• Degree or equivalent in an environmental or planning discipline, with legislative knowledge.
• Relevant previous experience in a similar environment role.

What’s in it for you

Alongside a competitive salary, enjoy benefits like a pension scheme with double matching contributions up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, share schemes, health options, life assurance, and various discounts and schemes supporting your wellbeing and financial security.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, we operate over 4000km of cables and lines across Scotland, North Wales, and North West England. We are committed to Scotland's Net Zero goal by 2044 and investing over £5.5 billion into our transmission network to support renewable energy growth.

We value diversity, inclusion, and social purpose, and support candidates with disabilities or special needs during our recruitment process. For support, contact [e-mail].

Mobility

Applicants outside the country of the vacancy must meet immigration requirements to work legally. The company will assist with necessary immigration processes.

Important

The advert closes at 23:59 GMT on June 1, 2025.