Graduate Planning Coordinator

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Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Planning Compliance Coordinator to support compliance and quality management within the Quality & Compliance team. The successful candidate will be involved in monitoring planning permissions and ensuring compliance with legal obligations while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive benefits package

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or experience in Planning, Environmental, or Renewables.
• High capacity for learning and application of new skills.
• Interest in Planning and Renewable Energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Planning & Grid room management, ensuring data accuracy.
• Review and monitor Planning Conditions and Legal Obligations.
• Liaise with internal project teams and local planning authorities.

Skills

Planning

Environmental

Renewables

Intermediate IT skills

Education

Planning / Environmental / Renewables degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

Planning Compliance Coordinator

Energy Networks - Exeter, Devon (Hybrid)

Role Overview

Support the Quality & Compliance team, based in Exeter with Planning Compliance and quality management, risk assessment and compliance monitoring of Conditions and Legal Obligations attached to Planning Permissions, whether granted by Local Authority or by the Planning Inspectorate on Appeal. Responsibility for managing individual processes and projects increases with developing competency through experience.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with Planning & Grid room management, ensuring all data is correct and up to date
• Review and monitoring of Planning Conditions and Legal Obligations, including:
• Assessment of cost implications of required landscaping, biodiversity and drainage enhancement/mitigation
• Monitoring continuing compliance with and progress in discharge of requirements
• Liaise with internal project teams, external consultants, local planning authorities and clients
• Undertake solar site visit risk assessment and compliance checks where needed
• Provide technical assistance to projects

What are we looking for?

• Planning / Environmental / Renewables degree and/or relevant experience
• High capacity for learning, adaptation and application of new skills
• Intermediate IT skills (MS Office Suite, Excel and Adobe) and computer literacy
• Self-motivated, inspired and goal-oriented
• Interest in Planning, Renewables and Alternative Energy sector
• Full UK driving licence and own transport

Why join us?

At Ethical Power we are more than just a team, you’ll find a culture that values collaboration, celebrates diverse perspectives and supports growth every step of the way. Our benefits package is competitive, our work environment is flexible and our commitment to work life balance means you’ll thrive professionally and personally. We set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of Innovations, Progress and Excellence.

We know that a diverse and inclusive team drives innovation, collaboration, and a deeper connection to our communities. We are actively dedicated to building a workplace where every team member can thrive and feel empowered to be their true selves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your unique perspectives to Ethical Power. Together, we can create a better, more inclusive future for all.