Senior Environmental Planner - Renewable Energy Projects

Gs Netherlands Onsite Manco B.V.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightsource bp is seeking a Principal Environmental Planner in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements. You will lead planning across project lifecycles, from site selection to approvals, liaising with authorities and stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams in the renewables sector.

The role requires extensive planning experience, strong communication, and commercial acumen, with a focus on delivering onshore solar and energy storage projects within a global planning community.

Qualifications

• Experience with planning systems across jurisdictions and ability to guide others.
• 7+ years in planning, in-house or consultancy preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning aspects across project lifecycle from site selection to approvals.
• Coordinate with local authorities, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Provide guidance on federal, state and local planning frameworks.
• Manage complex planning issues, timeframes and logistics.
• Contribute to development of renewable energy/infrastructure projects including BESS.

Skills

Planning systems knowledge

Planning experience (7+ years)

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Commercial acumen

Entrepreneurial values

Project management

Renewable energy experience

Job description

Lightsource bp is seeking a Principal Environmental Planner in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements. You will lead planning across project lifecycles, from site selection to approvals, liaising with authorities and stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams in the renewables sector.

The role requires extensive planning experience, strong communication, and commercial acumen, with a focus on delivering onshore solar and energy storage projects within a global planning community.