Job Description
Senior Development Planner - Renewable Energy
Hybrid role – Home based and 3 days per week at Sunderland Office with occasional travel to Cambridgeshire.
£60 - 65K Basic Salary plus Bonus, Car allowance and Benefits
Full-Time
Our client is a forward thinking and growing national developer of renewable energy technology, and they are at the forefront of the UK's transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We're expanding our Planning Team and are looking for a Senior Development Planner to help shape and deliver our portfolio of renewable energy projects — with a particular focus on onshore wind.
As a key player with focus on the south of England, you'll lead the planning and consenting process across multiple projects, offering professional planning advice from site identification through to public inquiries and post-consent compliance.
Your Role
You’ll be responsible for:
* Developing tailored planning strategies for new and existing renewable energy projects
* Leading and coordinating planning applications, EIA processes, and appeals
* Managing consultants and liaising with LPAs, communities, and key stakeholders
* Monitoring national and local policy changes, and preparing timely responses
* Supporting operational sites with ongoing planning requirements
You'll work closely with our Planning Director, Project Managers, and multi-disciplinary teams to navigate complex planning systems and help bring projects to life.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Degree-qualified in Town & Country Planning (or equivalent)
* At least 5 years of planning experience, ideally in renewables (wind highly desirable)
* Chartered RTPI or IEMA member
* Proven expertise in TCPA, DCO, and/or S36 regimes
* Strong EIA knowledge and application experience
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* A full UK driving licence & willingness to travel when needed
Desirable:
* Working knowledge of the planning systems in both England and Scotland