Senior Development Planner

Location: Cambridgeshire

This is a Senior Development Planner role at the centre of some of the UK’s most significant renewable energy projects. If you want to shape large-scale onshore wind, solar and energy storage developments that will directly impact the UK’s energy transition, this is your opportunity to step into a strategic planning position where your work genuinely matters.

You’ll be working alongside senior leadership while driving planning strategy across nationally significant infrastructure projects. With major investment being committed to onshore wind across the next five years, the pipeline of projects – and the influence of this position – is substantial.

What’s in it for you

Salary up to £70,000 plus performance bonus and car allowance
Opportunity to lead planning strategy on nationally significant renewable infrastructure projects
Strong long-term project pipeline with major investment in UK onshore wind
Hybrid working pattern with a Cambridge-based office and flexible structure
Exposure to high-level planning strategy alongside experienced industry leaders
Involvement across wind, solar and energy storage developments
What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Senior Development Planner

Developing planning strategies for large-scale renewable energy projects across England
Coordinating planning applications and Environmental Statements for major infrastructure schemes
Managing planning consents, permissions and regulatory processes for multiple developments
Acting as the primary contact for Local Planning Authorities, consultants and project stakeholders
Procuring and managing specialist consultants including environmental and EIA advisors
Supporting project teams with planning strategy, programme development and regulatory guidance
What you’ll bring to the table as a Senior Development Planner

Degree-level education in Town and Country Planning or a closely related discipline
Chartered status with RTPI or IEMA
Previous experience coordinating planning applications or Development Consent Orders
Strong experience liaising with Local Planning Authorities and planning stakeholders
Extensive knowledge of UK planning policy, infrastructure planning processes and environmental assessments
If you’re ready to step into a strategic planning role shaping nationally significant renewable energy projects, apply now for the Senior Development Planner position.

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