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Environmental Planner
Lightsource bp. Work on environmental and planning matters for a growing Portuguese pipeline of utility-scale solar farms .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing environmental planning processes and assessments for utility-scale solar projects, with a strong understanding of the Portuguese environmental and planning system. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, project management, and utilizing GIS tools for planning constraints analysis.
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Environmental Planning ManagementGIS Tools ProficiencyStakeholder EngagementFluent Portuguese and EnglishBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
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Hard Skills
Environmental AssessmentsPlanning ApplicationsSite AssessmentsAcquisition Due DiligenceEcological MonitoringTechnical Specifications PreparationPost-Construction Compliance AuditsLegislation Analysis
Soft Skills
Project ManagementCommunication SkillsTeamwork
Tools & Technologies
ArcGIS
Certifications & Qualifications
Full Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Renewable Energy ProjectsUtility-Scale Solar FarmsEnvironmental AuthoritiesPlanning ConstraintsConsultant Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work on environmental and planning matters for a growing Portuguese pipeline of utility-scale solar farms
- Collaborate with the Portuguese development team, internal teams, and external co-development partners
- Manage all aspects of the planning process
- Manage environmental processes across the project portfolio
- Liaise with local authorities
- Engage and manage consultants preparing environmental assessments and planning applications or amendments
- Conduct initial site assessments for new development leads
- Perform acquisition due diligence for large-scale solar energy projects at various development stages
- Identify and report environmental and permitting risks, requirements, processes, and timeframes across the project pipeline
- Review environmental planning and permit applications and authorisations
- Analyze planning constraints using desktop assessments, GIS tools, and site visits
- Manage consultants preparing environmental and planning assessments and management plans
- Manage ecological monitoring activities and ensure compliance with industry best practices
- Undertake stakeholder engagement for new solar farm developments, including meetings and consultation events
- Engage with environmental authorities
- Prepare technical specifications and consultant scopes of work for contracts
- Undertake post-construction planning compliance audits for operational assets
- Analyze upcoming legislation and assess its potential impact on projects
- Travel around Portugal for site visits, community information events, and meetings with planning authorities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Solid knowledge of the Portuguese environmental and planning system
- At least 5 years of experience managing environmental planning applications
- Experience working on renewable energy projects, including wind or similar infrastructure/development, is beneficial
- Experience using GIS tools for constraints mapping (ArcGIS or similar)
- Excellent technical, project management, and communication skills
- Ability to foster teamwork and assume increasing responsibilities
- Fluent Portuguese and English
- Full driver’s license
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher (master’s degree) in Environmental Engineering, Biology, or Forest Engineering is required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus
- Retention bank
- Health insurance
- Pension
- Other local benefits
- Inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect
- Personal development initiatives
- Charitable causes participation
- Solar honey project participation
- Volunteering on the VIBES committee
- Upskilling support
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Agile, cross-functional teams
- Open knowledge sharing and collaboration