Elgin Values <p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees<br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"> <table style="margin:0px;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);width:700px;"><tbody style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><tr style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Agility </td><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">We Lead with Agility </td></tr><tr style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Integrity </td><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">We Act with Integrity</td></tr><tr style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Excellence </td><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">We Empower Excellence</td></tr><tr style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Care</td><td style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">We Value Care</td></tr></tbody></table> Job Description Can you play a key role in delivering a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects? Location: Dublin or London (Periodic travel in Ireland and the UK will be required.) <strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term We are looking for a Senior Planning Manager to lead and manage planning-related activities for large-scale Solar PV, BESS, and co-located projects across the UK and Ireland. The role is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and permitting through to construction and transition into operations, ensuring projects are progressed efficiently and in line with planning requirements. What you will do: Planning Strategy & Application Review <ul><li>Review and work with consultants to prepare planning applications prior to submission </li><li>Work closely with the Development team to identify risks, address gaps, and anticipate potential planning challenges across the project life cycle </li></ul> Planning Conditions Management <ul><li>Lead the management of pre- and post-commencement planning conditions, including the discharge of conditions, preservation of existing consents, and coordination of amendment applications where required</li><li>Provide ongoing advice on planning matters as they arise </li></ul> Planning Process Leadership <ul><li>Guide internal teams and external consultants through complex planning processes, including appeals and public consultations </li><li>Develop and execute planning strategies that maximise the likelihood of securing consent while minimising programme and delivery risk </li></ul> Stakeholder & Authority Engagement <ul><li>Liaise with design teams, County Councils, An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP), relevant state bodies, and key stakeholders </li><li>Ensure timely progression of projects and alignment with regulatory expectations </li></ul> Representation & Advocacy <ul><li>Represent Elgin at planning committees, appeals, hearings, and public inquiries, as required </li><li>Effectively communicate project value and planning rationale </li></ul> Consultant Management <ul><li>Manage relationships with external planning consultants, acting as the primary point of contact </li><li>Ensure clear alignment on project objectives, timelines, commercial priorities, and delivery expectations </li></ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration <ul><li>Work closely with Development, Legal, Grid, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams, as well as external advisors </li><li>Ensure coordinated and high-quality planning submissions across all disciplines </li></ul> Compliance & Best Practice <ul><li>Ensure full compliance with planning legislation, environmental regulations, and industry best practices across all projects </li></ul> Your profile What you will need: <ul><li>A postgraduate qualification in Planning or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. </li><li>Significant experience in planning processes within Ireland and the UK. </li><li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem solving. </li><li>Commercially aware, with a structured and process-driven mindset. </li><li>Proven ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders effectively. </li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing capabilities, with the ability to engage across disciplines. </li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines. </li><li>Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes. </li><li>Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and MS Project. </li><li>Strong focus on prioritisation, deadline management, communication, and organisational excellence.</li></ul>

Senior Planning Manager @ Elgin Energy

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