Solar Development Manager

About us Rivan Industries (Rivan.com) is a synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise heavy industry. We aim to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on earth by keeping the CO2 locked underground. We design and manufacture modular synthetic fuel plants consisting of a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor, whilst vertically integrating with off-grid DC solar and the European gas-grid. Here’s our entire business plan. We’ve recently deployed the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant and are planning to 1000x this scale in the next 2 years. 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, Spain, and Portugal. 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 that 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 connectionsOverseeing early stage pre-application planning work, including: feasibility studies, land use compatibility assessments, EIA screening applications, etc.Co-ordinating, reviewing, and submitting an TCPA planning applications, including overseeing a robust social engagement strategy with local stakeholdersDischarge of planning conditionsPreparing and managing post consent planning amendments in consultation with our Deployment TeamResponding to planning consultations which could affect Rivan. Managing and engaging with stakeholders Various levels of government: local, county and national organisations as neededOther statutory consultees such as heritage, ecology, and landscape officersSubconsultants preparing surveys and assessmentsDeveloping a clear and concise communications plan across the hierarchy of stakeholders in the UK Core skills: 7-10+ years professional experienceExperience with the planning process across the UKIdeally, but not required, MRTPI AccreditedBachelors or Masters degree in related field Specifics: £80-100k Salary depending on experienceSignificant share options as part of the early teamIn-person work at our HQ in Bermondsey, South LondonExtensive relocation support, including £6000 per year extra to live close to our HQVisa sponsorship availablePrivate health insuranceUnlimited 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