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Job outline
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You will be responsible for the consent of development projects. That includes planning consents and land rights - such as leases, cable routes, freeholds and site access.
You will find sites and check their suitability for solar, battery storage or hydrogen development.
You'll build relationships with landowners, councils, communities and other people who are interested in development. There is a lot of liaison with internal and external contacts.
You will also manage external consultants to handle planning applications and environmental impact assessments.
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Preferred experience
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Town planning experience and a related qualification, such as the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), is preferred. Or you might have renewable energy experience with a focus on planning.
Land management or surveying experience is a bonus.
A relevant accreditation - such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or RTPI would be helpful.
You need to be a good problem-solver, and able to think on your feet.
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Best bits
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It's a fast-paced, interesting job.
There is a lot of variety. You'll deal with different types of land and build relationships with contacts from lots of backgrounds.
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Career progression
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After this job, there's scope to progress to leadership roles in development. Or you could go into estates work.
When you join the business, there's flexibility to decide whether to focus on land or planning, and then develop your career.
You will be responsible for the consent of development projects. That includes planning consents and land rights - such as leases, cable routes, freeholds and site access.
You will find sites and check their suitability for solar, battery storage or hydrogen development.
You'll build relationships with landowners, councils, communities and other people who are interested in development. There is a lot of liaison with internal and external contacts.
You will also manage external consultants to handle planning applications and environmental impact assessments.
Town planning experience and a related qualification, such as the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), is preferred. Or you might have renewable energy experience with a focus on planning.
Land management or surveying experience is a bonus.
A relevant accreditation - such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or RTPI would be helpful.
You need to be a good problem-solver, and able to think on your feet.
It's a fast-paced, interesting job.
There is a lot of variety. You'll deal with different types of land and build relationships with contacts from lots of backgrounds.
After this job, there's scope to progress to leadership roles in development. Or you could go into estates work.
When you join the business, there's flexibility to decide whether to focus on land or planning, and then develop your career.
