Development Permitting & Consents Manager
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland | Hybrid (office, home, client sites))
Full-time, Monday–Friday
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Benefits: 22 Days Leave, Death in Service Benefit (post-probation), Profit Share Scheme
In partnership with a specialised Energy Company founded by a highly experienced management team with a proven track record of Entrepreneurial, Commercial, and Technical success.
They Develop, Design, Construct, Operate, Fund (if required) and maintain Multi-Technology Assets to enable an acceleration toward Zero Carbon for energy users across multiple sectors. The key values of their company are collaboration, innovation, urgency and integrity.
Their core Technologies include Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage, and Heat Pumps. This is a huge growth area forecast for the next 20 years, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to upskill in these technologies, their applications and Design Considerations.
Role Description
Due to continued growth and expansion, the company is now seeking to recruit a Development Permitting & Consents Manager.
We are seeking an experienced Planning & Consents professional to Lead Permitting, Regulatory Compliance, and Stakeholder Engagement across company Renewable Energy projects.
The role includes Managing Planning Permissions, Grid Applications, and CRU licences; developing permitting strategies; Coordinating Environmental Studies; and acting as the Primary Interface with regulators and external partners.
You will support Project Development through Technical Design input (including Solar Farm Layouts and Site Assessments), contribute to Land Sourcing and Due-Diligence activities, and assist with Budgeting, Grants, and Commercial Negotiations.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in Planning, Consents, Energy or Engineering, strong knowledge of the Irish Planning System and Grid Processes, excellent project management skills, and proficiency in MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD/BIM.
A relevant Environmental, Planning, or Engineering qualification is essential.