Senior Planning Manager

Job description

Elgin Values Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees Agility We Lead with Agility Integrity We Act with Integrity Excellence We Empower Excellence Care We Value Care Job Description: Can you play a key role in delivering a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects? Location: Dublin or London (Periodic travel in Ireland and the UK will be required.) Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term We are looking for a Senior Planning Manager to lead and manage planning-related activities for large-scale Solar PV, BESS, and co-located projects across the UK and Ireland. The role is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and permitting through to construction and transition into operations, ensuring projects are progressed efficiently and in line with planning requirements. What you will do: Planning Strategy & Application Review - Review and work with consultants to prepare planning applications prior to submission - Work closely with the Development team to identify risks, address gaps, and anticipate potential planning challenges across the project life cycle Planning Conditions Management: - Lead the management of pre- and post-comme...