Senior Development Planner – Renewables & DCO/NSIP Lead

Land Use; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Use Consultants seeks a senior Associate Director to lead development planning across the UK, focusing on large renewables projects and DCO/NSIP roles. Role includes managing projects, advising clients, and coordinating with authorities to secure consent.

You will contribute to business growth, participate in a hybrid work model (office at Bristol/Cardiff/London/Manchester/Sheffield with regular site/office travel) and have the chance to influence planning strategy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• This is a senior appointment requiring lead on large-scale renewable energy projects including DCO/NSIP and appropriate qualifications.
• You will have led a range of applications or development projects including renewables and infrastructure at various scales.
• Extensive development management experience with feasibility studies, pre-application reports and strong local authority relationships.
• Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Excellent communication, report writing and negotiation skills.
• Educated to degree level in Planning or related field and RTPI membership.
• DNS/IC experience in Wales and s36 experience in Scotland is desirable.
• Expert witness experience at appeals and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning strategy for large projects and negotiate with local planning authorities.
• Manage and mentor project teams for renewables and infrastructure schemes.
• Engage clients and authorities to secure planning permissions and approvals.

Skills

DCO/NSIP experience

Project management

Development management

Environmental Impact Assessment

Communication & negotiation

Report writing

Degree in Planning or related

RTPI Chartered

DNS/IC experience (Wales/Scotland)

Expert witness experience

Education

Degree level in Planning or related

RTPI Chartered member

Job description

Land Use Consultants seeks a senior Associate Director to lead development planning across the UK, focusing on large renewables projects and DCO/NSIP roles. Role includes managing projects, advising clients, and coordinating with authorities to secure consent.

You will contribute to business growth, participate in a hybrid work model (office at Bristol/Cardiff/London/Manchester/Sheffield with regular site/office travel) and have the chance to influence planning strategy and outcomes.