Solar Development Manager (UK)

About us

After proving our technology over the last 18 months, we’re now embarking on our next project - to build the world's largest synthetic fuel plants across the UK and Spain. Our projects will rapidly scale from 10MW up to 1GW, producing >1TWh of synthetic natural gas every year, distributed all over Europe to decarbonise areas you can’t electrify. We’re looking for someone who has the scar tissue of navigating the planning and permitting process of large-scale solar in the UK to drive our solar efforts forward and bring these projects to life. If you want to be able to look back and say you had a key role in decarbonising the future of Earth, make this role yours.

The role:

Responsibility for areas of the planning and permitting process, including:

• Securing necessary land rights and permits for new pipeline connections
• Overseeing early-stage pre-application planning work, including: feasibility studies, land use compatibility assessments, EIA screening applications, etc.
• Coordinating, reviewing, and submitting TCPA planning applications, including overseeing a robust social engagement strategy with local stakeholders
• Discharge of planning conditions
• Preparing and managing post-consent planning amendments in consultation with our Deployment Team
• Responding to planning consultations which could affect Rivan;

Managing and engaging with stakeholders

• Various levels of government: local, county and national organisations as needed
• Other statutory consultees, such as heritage, ecology, and landscape officers
• Subconsultants preparing surveys and assessments
• Developing a clear and concise communications plan across the hierarchy of stakeholders in the UK

Core skills:

• 7-10+ years professional experience
• Experience with the planning process across the UK
• Ideally, but not required, MRTPI Accredited
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Specifics:

• £80-100k Salary depending on experience
• Significant share options as part of the early team
• In-person work at our HQ in Bermondsey, South London
• Extensive relocation support, including £6,000 per year extra to live close to our HQ
• Visa sponsorship available
• Private health insurance
• Unlimited time off

We encourage exceptional applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role, even if they do not meet all the requirements listed.

If you don't see a current role that fits, we also welcome open applications via our website.

Interested? Apply at Rivan.com