Location independent
Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street
BayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Edinburgh, and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK team focuses on wind project development, acquisition and construction, both in the UK and Ireland. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions, perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.
Due to our growth, we are expanding our development activities and we are now seeking to appoint an Renewables Developer to work on and take forward onshore wind projects in the UK as part of the Development Team. The post will require someone who already has experience in developing renewable energy projects.
Your responsibilities
Assisting in the planning management and delivery of projects at all stages of development from site evaluation through to pre-construction;
Managing planning applications;
Co-ordinating with in-house colleagues and to support the efficient development of projects;
Consulting with planning authorities, statutory consultees, stakeholder groups and the wider public, including presentations at public meetings and effective co-ordination of community and stakeholder relations;
Liaising with external consultants – technical and environmental;
Review of scoping reports, draft EIA reports and ES chapters;
Reporting on project progress, both through written status reports and taking part in presentations at project meetings.
Whilst a significant amount of the work will be desk-based, you will be required to undertake site visits and attend meetings which will include overnight stays.
The job will also entail various other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required from time to time as directed by your line manager.
Your profile
Key Skills
Project management
Technical and Professional Skills
Experience of the UK planning system and EIA Regulations
Experience of environmental impact assessments and preparation of Environmental Statements
Knowledge and experience of the renewable energy sector is essential.
Qualifications
A graduate in a relevant discipline with relevant experience and skills
Personal Attributes and General Aptitude
Strong interpersonal communications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good use of written and spoken English language
A positive attitude to work and problem solving
The ability to work well within a team environment and to use one’s initiative
Full, clean driving license
Right to work in the United Kingdom
Your benefits
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Yearly Team Away Days
Flexible Working Environment
Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
Excellent Company Culture
Mental Health First Aid support
Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Your contact
We look forward to your application!
If you have any questions about the vacancy, please get in contact with us at hr.uk@baywa-re.co.uk.