Wind Energy Planning & Environmental Compliance Lead

Electricity Supply Board; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Networking opportunities

Staff well-being programmes

Diversity and inclusion

Parental leave

Job summary

ESB Engineering & Major Projects seeks a Planning and Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead planning and environmental compliance across its UK wind farm portfolio, with emphasis on Scotland. The role involves discharging planning conditions, supporting regulatory compliance, and engaging with authorities and stakeholders.

We require UK/Scottish regulatory knowledge, experience in major infrastructure consenting, and the ability to manage consultants and project requirements in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in planning and/or environmental compliance.
• Experience in discharge of planning conditions on consented major infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and Scottish planning and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead public consultations and collaborate with external parties.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and environmental compliance activities for ESB’s UK wind farm portfolio, especially Scotland.
• Lead consultations with external authorities (local authorities, NatureScot, SEPA, Marine Scotland) and public consultations.
• Prepare and submit planning and environmental applications to relevant authorities in compliance with regulations.
• Procure and manage consultants and related services for project consenting and compliance.
• Provide expert planning and environmental advice to project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Address planning and environmental issues with limited oversight and advise teams on technical matters.
• Keep up-to-date with planning and environmental regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Environmental compliance

Decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Driving licence

Planning applications

Education

Level 8 Planning/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering Degree

Level 9 Planning/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering Degree

Chartered status

Membership of a planning institute

Full driving licence

Job description

ESB Engineering & Major Projects seeks a Planning and Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead planning and environmental compliance across its UK wind farm portfolio, with emphasis on Scotland. The role involves discharging planning conditions, supporting regulatory compliance, and engaging with authorities and stakeholders.

We require UK/Scottish regulatory knowledge, experience in major infrastructure consenting, and the ability to manage consultants and project requirements in a