​What you need to know

Matrix Recruitment are seeking to recruit a Planning Manager for our client, based in the Kildare area.

This is a permanent role.

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Key duties & responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading the front-end delivery pipeline of renewable energy projects, specifically in overseeing the site selection, planning design and planning application programme.

• Input into the strategy development for planning and environmental assessment.

• Maximising the engagement and performance of the planning team, to deliver an industry leading service and further enhance the value creation potential of this team.

What are we looking for?

• (Level 8 Degree) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering.

• Post-Graduate (Level 9) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning Law) would be an advantage for this role.

• Business Management experience desirable.

• 10 years planning\environmental experience.

• 5 years at senior management level.

• Significant experience in leading projects through the planning & consenting phase, including environmental licencing, with emphasis on power generation and related infrastructure.

• Experience in managing key stakeholder engagements and the advocacy/communications elements of Renewable Energy projects.

• MS Office suite.

• In depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy in planning areas.

• Programme management across a range of projects with differing priorities, risk profiles and timelines.

• Management of a team of professionals across a range of diverse but relevant backgrounds.

Apply for this job now by emailing your WORD formatted CV to Patricia.

Full detailed job spec available on request.

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