Environmental Planner

Futureshaper.com; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking Environmental Planners to oversee environmental planning obligations for major infrastructure projects in Central and Southern Scotland. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme, annual leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme with company contribution

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase options

Share schemes

Healthcare options

Life assurance

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Broad industry experience and knowledge of the Town & Country Planning Act.
• Experience managing large commercial planning applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory environmental planning obligations for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement project-specific strategies for the EIA process.
• Engage with stakeholders to secure planning permissions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in planning management or related field

Degree in environmental or planning discipline

Job description

Environmental Planner (x9)

Covering Central & Southern Scotland

Salary from £53,280 to £66,600 (dependant 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 land rights and planning consents for installing and maintaining 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 oversee statutory environmental planning obligations related to major onshore and offshore infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities include undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and preparing high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR).

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing project-specific strategies for the EIA process, ensuring they withstand external scrutiny to secure necessary onshore and offshore consents.
2. Managing specialist environmental consultants in EIA activities and building productive relationships with project team members, including financial oversight of consenting-related capital expenditure.

Engaging with stakeholders such as Local Authorities, Scottish Government, Statutory Bodies, Communities, and Interest Groups to secure planning permissions.

Collaborating with legal and business teams to develop strategies for public inquiries/hearings, representing the company on environmental planning matters, and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Advising on project design to minimize planning delays and facilitate approval.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in planning management or related field, with broad industry experience and knowledge of the Town & Country Planning Act, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, and environmental policies.
• Experience managing large commercial planning applications crucial to multi-million-pound investments.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, capable of effective presentation to diverse audiences.
• Strong 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 in environmental or planning discipline with legislative knowledge
• Relevant experience in a similar environment role

What’s in it for you

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy benefits such as a pension scheme with company contribution matching up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase options, share schemes, healthcare options, life assurance, and various discounts.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, we operate over 4,000 km of cables and lines across Scotland, North Wales, and North West England, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions by investing over £5.5 billion into our transmission network to promote renewable energy growth.

We value inclusion, diversity, and social purpose, fostering a supportive environment for all backgrounds. We support candidates with disabilities or special needs through our recruitment process. For support, contact [e-mail].

Mobility

Applicants not citizens of the country of the vacancy must meet immigration requirements. We will support necessary immigration processes as needed.

IMPORTANT

The advert closes at 23:59 GMT the day before the job posting end date, 02/06/2025.