Planner – Renewable Energy Projects
Are you ready to play a key role in the UK’s transition to clean, renewable energy?
We’re looking for a Planner to join a dynamic team delivering large-scale renewable energy developments across the country.
About the role:
You’ll help shape and deliver planning strategies for solar, energy storage and other low-carbon energy projects, from early site assessment through to planning consent and construction.
Working closely with an experienced Lead Planner and a wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll ensure each project meets planning requirements while supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage and coordinate the planning process for renewable energy projects from site identification through to consent.
* Undertake early-stage assessments of potential development sites, evaluating planning opportunities and risks.
* Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, and community stakeholders.
* Oversee consultants preparing environmental and technical assessments.
* Prepare and review planning application documentation and EIA screening requests.
* Support post-permission activities, such as discharge of conditions and amendments.
* Keep up to date with planning and environmental policy affecting the renewable energy sector.
What we’re looking for:
* Degree in planning, environmental management, geography, or a related discipline.
* Ideally working towards or holding RTPI chartership.
* Demonstrated understanding of the UK planning system.
* Experience in the renewable energy or infrastructure sector is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and project management skills.
* Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK.
Why join?
You’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team driving the growth of the UK’s renewable energy industry. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact contributing to sustainable energy generation and a net zero future.
Location: London office, hybrid setup.
Contract: Full-time, competitve salary and annual bonus.
Sector: Renewable Energy & Environmental Planning.
If you’re motivated by the challenge of helping to deliver the next generation of clean energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.