Assistant Planner: Flexible Renewable Energy Project

Penguin Recruitment; Haddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting a renewable energy company in finding an Assistant Planner in Haddington, East Lothian. This role involves assisting with planning applications, coordinating consultants, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in planning or a related field, strong organisational skills, and a genuine interest in renewable energy. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a significant infrastructure project.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in renewable energy, rural development, and environmental planning.
• Understanding of the UK planning system.
• Full driving licence preferred due to site and stakeholder visits.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning research and site assessments.
• Helping coordinate inputs from environmental and technical consultants.
• Liaising with stakeholders and local authorities.
• Supporting compliance with planning conditions and reporting.
• Keeping project files up to date.
• Contributing to communication and consultation activities.

Skills

Strong written skills

Strong verbal skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative work

Interest in renewable-energy

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning

Environmental Planning

Geography or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is supporting a renewable energy company in finding an Assistant Planner in Haddington, East Lothian. This role involves assisting with planning applications, coordinating consultants, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in planning or a related field, strong organisational skills, and a genuine interest in renewable energy. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a significant infrastructure project.