Senior Development Planner - Renewable Energy

Allen & York; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Development Planner to manage planning applications and support a growing UK portfolio. The role requires a degree in Town & Country Planning, RTPI or IEMA chartered status, and at least 5 years of experience in delivering complex applications. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior planner to lead nationally significant projects in onshore wind and other renewable sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience delivering complex planning applications.
• Strong background in renewables, ideally onshore wind.
• Confident working across TCPA, S36 and DCO regimes.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications, EIAs, appeals and consents.
• Acting as the key contact for LPAs, statutory consultees and stakeholders.
• Supporting project teams from site identification through to consent.
• Representing projects at consultations, examinations and inquiries.

Skills

Planning strategy

Managing planning applications

Stakeholder engagement

EIA management

Experience in onshore wind

Education

Degree in Town & Country Planning or similar

RTPI or IEMA chartered

Job description

Senior Development Planner - Renewable Energy

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An established renewable energy developer is looking to appoint a Senior Development Planner to support a growing UK portfolio of projects, with a strong focus on onshore wind and large-scale infrastructure.

This role will suit an experienced planner who enjoys shaping planning strategy, leading applications and appeals, and working closely with local authorities, consultees and multi-disciplinary project teams.

The role includes:

• Managing planning applications, EIAs, appeals and consents
• Acting as the key contact for LPAs, statutory consultees and stakeholders
• Supporting project teams from site identification through to consent
• Representing projects at consultations, examinations and inquiries

About you:

• Degree qualified in Town & Country Planning (or similar)
• RTPI or IEMA chartered
• 5+ years' experience delivering complex planning applications
• Strong background in renewables, ideally onshore wind
• Confident working across TCPA, S36 and DCO regimes

A great opportunity for a senior planner looking to play a hands‑on role in the delivery of nationally significant renewable energy projects.

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose‑led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Environmental Services

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