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DCO Lead Developer

About Our client

Come join the world's largest independent renewable energy company active in wind, solar and energy storage. Their vision is to be a leader in the transition where everyone has access to affordable zero-carbon energy. Being part of the team means shaping the world's energy future.

What they offer:
Our client is proud of its diverse workforce and supports a healthy work-life balance. They offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell 5 days per annum, enhanced family leave and 4 volunteering days.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced DCO Lead Developer to lead the development significant Solar PV projects. These Nationally Strategic Infrastructure Projects will require planning permission through a Development Consent Order.


You will be responsible for: running the projects(including budget, programme and team management) and deciding project strategy up to point of planning consent; handling and undertaking community relations and communications; producing an Environmental Statement; securing planning consent; managing consultants; obtaining planning condition compliance and supporting planning compliance.

This role is key to securing planning consent for a project, the stage at which most of the project's profit is secured.

Purpose of the Role:
To drive the development of a NSIP - Solar PV through the DCO planning process, from initial land acquisition, pre-design conceptual stage through feasibility and design, to obtaining full planning consent. You will be leading a team of external consultants.

Responsibilities:

  • Scoping, budgeting and appointing the external consultant/legal team responsible helping secure the DCO

  • Managing that multi-disciplinary team from early stage through to consent and potentially post consent conditions

  • The candidate will sit at the centre of this team, operating in a project management role to ensure each constituent part is working in a coordinated manner with the rest of the team.

  • Work through the pre-application phase with each sub-consultant/legal team to ensure the application remains on time/budget… and on track for formal application

  • Once the DCO application has been submitted, the candidate will be expected to manage and orchestrate the response through the examination phase, stepping in to represent where appropriate

  • The candidate will be responsible for the overall development process for the project


Experience:

  • Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate they have been lead developer/project manager for DCO projects.

  • Prior experience on renewable energy projects, in particular solar will be preferred, although not strictly necessary


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Project Management, Engineering or related discipline

  • Ideally a Master's Degree and/or Professional Membership in a related discipline

  • Valid Drivers' License (preferable)

  • Eligible to live and work in the UK


The Opportunity:
You will be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking team where like-minded people work together to achieve a fantastic portfolio. They offer an exciting and positive environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career in a sector which will continue to grow as the UK looks to drive a Green Economic Recovery and be instrumental in the development of these significant projects.

Email: Michelle at mluck@allen-york.com for further details or an informal chat.

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