The Opportunity

A rare opportunity to join one of Europe’s most experienced wind energy developers with over over 550 employees in Germany, France, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, Argentina and Finland. They have been successful in developing, constructing and maintaining wind farms with over 1500MW of rated capacity installed across Europe.

They are seeking a Development Project Planner for their wind development team in Lisburn. The role involves management of part of the company’s wind farm project, from initial site selection through the EIA process to post planning and pre-construction compliance requirements. The position involves significant interaction with other  staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team including staff in the offices in Dublin and Germany. Business trips throughout Northern Ireland will be required throughout the role.

The Role 

Your duties and responsibilities:

• Wind farm development from site search and site feasibility assessment
• Land lease negotiation and liaison with land owners, agents and solicitors
• Engaging and managing consultants and technical review of expert studies and impact assessments for completeness and accuracy.
• Preparation and co-ordination of planning application and appeal documentation and negotiation to decision
• Preparation, co-ordination and negotiation of planning compliance submissions and monitoring reporting schedule.
• Establish contacts with planning authorities and Councillors and represent the company in planning and other matters associated with the site.
• Organise and assist in holding public events where necessary
• Continually considering risks and liabilities, highlighting concerns to line management.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation including meeting minutes, agendas, project plans, action registers, trackers and maintaining spreadsheets, detailing expenses and timesheets. To ensure that all records are maintained to the standards required by the client as well as outside monitoring agencies.
• Managing invoice and payment schedules of projects.
• Liaising with external parties to arrange/attend meetings and chase actions.
• Providing a point of contact internally and externally when members of the project management team are otherwise unavailable.
• Deliver projects within budget and on time.
• Ensure adherence to the company policies and procedures relevant to the role
• Manage any problems, challenges or complaints relevant to the role
• Cooperation with and assistance of staff in the Employer’s Dublin and German Offices.

The Person