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Senior Environmental Planner
Lightsource bp. Lead all planning aspects of renewable energy project life cycles, from initial site selection through planning applications, local authority liaison, stakeholder engagement, pre-construction and post-construction work .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in renewable energy project planning, including site selection, stakeholder engagement, and compliance assessments. Proven ability to manage complex project issues and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
5+ Years Planning ExperienceComprehensive Knowledge of Planning SystemsGround Mount Solar PV ExperienceDegree Level Planning QualificationExceptional Interpersonal Skills
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementPlanning Application ManagementBudget MonitoringStakeholder EngagementEnvironmental Compliance AssessmentsDue DiligenceProject Development Life Cycle UnderstandingTechnical Communication SkillsMulti-Disciplinary Team CollaborationPlanning Logistics Management
Soft Skills
Exceptional Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCommercial AcumenProactive Approach
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree Level Planning QualificationMPIA (Advantage)
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergyStakeholder EngagementCommunity EngagementEnvironmental PlanningAustralian Planning SystemsNew Zealand Planning SystemsConstruction PlanningSolar PV ProjectsWind ProjectsInfrastructure Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead all planning aspects of renewable energy project life cycles, from initial site selection through planning applications, local authority liaison, stakeholder engagement, pre-construction and post-construction work
- Provide planning advice for site selection, development consent applications and stakeholder engagement
- Manage development application processes
- Project-manage external consultant teams
- Monitor planning and environmental project budgets and spend
- Review and sign off project content
- Collaborate with Business Development, Design and Construction teams on project design and detail
- Attend virtual and in-person community engagement sessions
- Build relationships with government authorities and key stakeholders
- Work with community and liaison consultants
- Hand over projects to Construction and Asset Management, clarifying planning, environmental and social obligations
- Assist with construction and operation planning compliance assessments
- Undertake due diligence for potential acquisition targets
- Contribute to team and department strategy
- Maintain relationships with internal team members and external stakeholders
- Participate in the wider global environmental planning community and company-level initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in planning
- Comprehensive working knowledge of federal, state and local planning systems across Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions
- Experience in ground mount solar PV, wind and/or other renewable energy/infrastructure projects
- Understanding of the project development life cycle from early stage to COD
- Degree level planning qualification (or equivalent) required
- MPIA an advantage
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
- Fluent English essential
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and trust with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial values
- Ability to manage complex project issues, time, priorities and planning logistics and outputs
- Excellent technical, project management and communication skills
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Driven, hands-on and proactive approach
- Ability to be flexible and adapt rapidly
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus
- Retention bank
- Health insurance
- Pension
- Other local benefits
- Personal development initiatives
- Charitable causes initiatives
- Solar honey project
- Sustainability initiatives
- Inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect