Environmental Planning Programme Lead

2 weeks ago


Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland Sanderson Full time

At Sanderson, we are seeking an Environmental Planning Programme Lead to spearhead the planning applications for large-scale renewable energy projects.

This role involves leading planning applications for Wind, Solar, and BESS projects, ensuring compliance with consenting processes, relevant legislation, and industry standards. The successful candidate will manage and coordinate all aspects of the planning process, including assessments, layout design, and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) development.

A key responsibility will be monitoring changes in legislation, policies, and planning outcomes to identify opportunities and inform project strategy. Additionally, this role involves overseeing Joint Venture partnerships, ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and projects are delivered efficiently.

The ideal candidate will develop and implement project strategies, managing risks, budgets, procurement, and consultant performance across diverse projects. Effective stakeholder engagement is also crucial, requiring strong communication skills to ensure effective interaction with local communities, statutory, and non-statutory consultees.

Requirements
  • Hons Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field is required.
  • A Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is advantageous.
  • 7+ years of experience, including 3+ years in a Senior Project Manager role managing renewable energy projects.
  • Expertise in planning, environmental assessment, and consenting processes within the renewable energy sector is essential.
  • High competence in programme management, contract management, negotiation, budgeting, and resource forecasting is necessary.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, ideally with experience in Joint Venture partnerships, are required.
  • Proven experience in the development and line management of technical teams from diverse backgrounds is desirable.
  • Proficiency in MS Project, MS Word, and MS Excel is expected.


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