Principal Environmental Planner
Core
Lead all planning aspects of renewable energy projects from site selection to construction completion, managing local authority liaison and stakeholder engagement.
Role type
Senior IC environmental planner (renewables)
Builds
Large-scale onshore renewable energy and energy storage solutions
Domain
Renewable energy (solar PV, wind, BESS) and infrastructure development
Required skills
Federal/state/local planning systems knowledge, project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, complex issue management, commercial acumen, renewable project experience (solar/wind/BESS), technical project management
Preferred skills
MPIA qualification, in-house or consultancy planning experience
Technologies
Planning systems, project management tools
Responsibilities
Guide team members on planning systems across Australian jurisdictions, manage complex project logistics and priorities, liaise with local authorities, engage stakeholders, support projects from early stage to COD
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC