Planning and Statutory Consents Officer

We''re looking for a Planning and Statutory Consent Advisor to provide specialist planning and consenting support across electricity network infrastructure projects. You''ll lead and coordinate applications and approvals including Section 37 consents (Electricity Act 1989), planning permissions, permitted development assessments and associated statutory consents needed for transmission and distribution schemes.Working closely with development managers, engineers, land/wayleave teams, environmental specialists, local authorities and statutory consultees, you''ll help secure approvals that enable projects to be delivered safely, efficiently and within programme. In a Clancy/SHEPD environment, this role sits within the Consents and Stakeholder Engagement function and acts as the internal planning SME alongside wayleave and community liaison teams.Key responsibilitiesLead preparation and submission of Section 37 applications and supporting documentationCoordinate planning applications for substations, overhead lines, underground cables and associated worksAdvise project teams on planning strategy, constraints, consenting risk and approval requirementsManage planning conditions and consent obligations through delivery; maintain trackers and consent schedulesLiaise with Scottish Ministers/regulators and manage consultee responses / requests for further informationAct as the principal planning contact for stakeholders including: Local Planning Authorities, Scottish Government, ..... full job details .....