Planning & Development Manager Renewable Energy

Planning & Development Manager (Renewable Energy)

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Hybrid - Office located in Dublin. Preference would be someone that can get to the office for some of the working days however there is flexibility around this.

Hours: 40 Monday-Friday

Salary: €80,000-€100,000 euros p.a. dependent on experience. (There is further flexibility with this salary range depending on the candidate experience) + annual discretionary 10% bonus, PMI, Income protection, Life Assurance & Pension

Company

We are working exclusively with our client who is dedicated to developing and operating large-scale projects within the renewable energy sector across Ireland and the UK. They are on a mission to be a market leader, addressing environmental challenges and promoting a secure, sustainable future for clean energy. Currently, they are advancing an ambitious pipeline of projects in both Ireland and the UK.

Role

The Planning & Development Manager will play a critical role in the delivery of large-scale biogas infrastructure projects. If successful you will lead planning and permitting processes from concept through to construction, working closely with design teams, environmental consultants, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders.

Example of Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning process to obtain consents for large-scale renewable energy developments.
• Coordinate external consultants to deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments, and other statutory studies.
• Prepare comprehensive planning application documentation.
• Identify and resolve planning and permitting issues during project design.
• Lead the submission of environmental consent applications (e.g. Industrial Emissions licences, Animal By-Product permits)
• Engage with key stakeholders including local authorities, environmental agencies, landowners, and residents
• Organise and execute public consultation events
• Support planning appeals and inquiries, including acting as an expert witness where necessary
• Manage discharge of planning conditions and compliance in the pre-construction phase
• Conduct site selection and environmental due diligence for new development opportunities
• Monitor legislative and policy developments in the biogas and planning sectors
• Contribute to strategic planning and commercial analysis alongside the Commercial Team
• Provide regular project updates to the Chief Operations Officer
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to specification

Experience/ Skills Required

• Degree (NFQ Level 8) in Planning, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification (NFQ Level 9) desirable however not essential
• Ideally 15 years' experience in planning and environmental permitting for large infrastructure projects, preferably in renewable energy.
• Deep knowledge of EIA, AA, and environmental licensing processes
• Experience liaising with regulators, statutory bodies, and the public
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and decision-making skills

Apply now to be considered for this role.

Key words: Planning and Consents Manager, Planning Consultant, Project Development Manager, Environmental Consents Lead, Development & Consents Manager, Senior Development Manager, Environmental Manager, Development Manager