Are you passionate about the renewables sector and looking for a challenging role in planning and development? A leading biofuels company with a rich heritage in the agricultural industry is seeking a dedicated Planning & Development Associate to join their team.
The Company:
This innovative company invests long-term capital in biofuel plants and is deeply involved in:
- Remediation of agricultural manures
- Production of biofuel
- Production of biofertiliser
With extensive experience in building and managing biofuel plants across the UK, they are a leader in the industry.
The Role:
As a Planning & Development Associate, you will report directly to the head of the planning team and work closely with technical, commercial, and capital raising teams. You will play a critical role in supporting the development of biofuel plant projects, managing multiple consultants, and ensuring a seamless planning process with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing multidisciplinary consultants
- Preparing and reviewing planning documentation
- Collaborating with the technical team to ensure consistent application of design parameters
- Providing internal reporting on key updates
- Conducting comprehensive research and analysis of comparable planning applications
- Preparing presentations and investment memorandums to summarize findings and recommendations
- Supporting project management and due diligence processes
- Gathering information from internal teams and external counterparts
- Staying updated with industry developments and competitor activities
- Performing ad hoc analysis and appraisal of planning applications and environmental statements
The Candidate:
- 5+ years of experience in a planning, engineering, or technical role
- Knowledge of and interest in the renewables sector (biogas desirable but not required)
- Master’s degree desirable
- Ability to collect and synthesize large amounts of information
- Strong written English skills
- Analytical rigor, reliability, accuracy, and strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic
- Strong project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment