Planning Development Manager- Renewable Energy Infrastructure

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer seeks a Planning Development Manager in Guildford. This role involves managing planning applications for anaerobic digestion sites, engaging with stakeholders and contributing to policy reforms. Ideal candidates will possess experience in sustainable development and project management, eager to work in a purpose-driven environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Exposure to senior levels of the organisation

Qualifications

• Experience in managing planning applications for renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessments and rural development.
• Strong ability to engage with stakeholders and government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning applications for large anaerobic digestion sites.
• Navigate public consultation and regulatory engagement effectively.
• Contribute to planning reform and policy influence.

Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Engagement

Public Consultation

Sustainable Development

Education

Degree in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are delighted to be working exclusively with Future Biogas, one of the UK's most innovative and mission-driven renewable energy developers, to recruit a Planning Development Manager for their Guildford-based team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the forefront of unsubsidised green gas infrastructure, working on nationally significant projects with a strong ethical foundation and a clear growth trajectory. Future Biogas offers unique exposure at the cutting edge of the UK's renewable energy sector, delivering unsubsidised green gas projects that support sustainable farming, biodiversity, and net-zero goals.

With high-profile partnerships including a long-term project with AstraZeneca, the company is gaining significant industry and political attention.

Employees benefit from a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture that encourages cross-team engagement, professional development, and visibility at senior levels. This role also offers the chance to contribute to planning reform and policy influence, making it an exciting time to join a purpose-driven and fast-growing organisation.

The role:

This is a high-impact, delivery-focused role. You'll be managing complex planning applications for large anaerobic digestion sites; navigating the realities of rural development, public consultation, and regulatory engagement.