Planning programme Manager

PE Global are recruiting for a Planning Program Manager with Irelands leading renewable energy business. This role will be based in Newbridge co. Kildare and will report to the Planning Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a programme of large Renewable Energy (RE) infrastructure projects, focused primarily on the consenting phase, leading engagement and managing service delivery with Joint Ventures partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of robust, best in class planning applications for large renewable infrastructure projects (e.g. Wind, Solar, BESS). Ensure all inputs for the preplanning stage incl. constraints gathering, baseline assessments/surveys, turbine layout and infrastructure design, development of planning application documents incl. EIAR etc. are delivered to the highest industry standard.
• Lead proactive engagement with Joint Venture partners, as required to oversee contractual commitments, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Develop efficient internal delivery structures to ensure timely service delivery while safeguarding company resources beyond agreed terms.
• Develop strategy to programme delivery to maximise commercial benefits and ensure successful project outcomes. Implement effective project management plans/programmes based on best practices (e.g., PMI standards). Coordinate project interactions, dependencies, resources, and contractor interfaces.
• Review formal structures with excellent attention to detail to ensure high- quality content and meet highest professional standards (e.g., programming, risk management, finance and planning / EIAR documentation).
• Lead the implementation of engagement plans across the project portfolio, ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders, including all relevant statutory and non-statutory consultees involved in the planning process for renewable energy development projects.
• Leverage own expertise to evaluate third-party investment opportunities under consideration by the RE business unit with particular responsibility for leading the due diligence of planning permissions, planning processes, and environmental issues associated with the project(s) under
• Lead and Performance Manage your direct report(s). Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team’s objectives.

Requirements

• Hons Degree (NFQ 8) in a Technical discipline, ideally in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning or equivalent.
• Post Graduate (NFQ 9) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Project Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning Law) would be an advantage for this role.
• 7-10 yrs with minimum 3-5 years at Senior Project Manager or equivalent responsibility level.
• Significant expertise delivering multi-million euro infrastructure projects in particular design for planning, environmental assessment, consenting processes and associated legislation and policy in these areas is essential for this role.
• High competence in programme management, contract management and negotiation, budgeting and resource forecasting are essential for this role preferably across a range of projects with differing priorities, risk profiles and timelines.
• Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills Experience of working in Joint Venture an advantage.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Emma Knight on 083 009 3553 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to Emma.knight@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***