Senior Planner - Renewables

NetZero; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NetZero, a UK-based renewable energy developer, is seeking a Senior Planner to lead planning strategy for Battery Energy Storage and Solar PV projects. This role focuses on managing planning applications and contributing to the growth of vital renewable energy infrastructure in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Strong parental leave policy

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role, ideally in consultancy or local authority.
• Understanding of UK planning law and policy.
• Experience in renewables is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning strategy across multiple UK projects.
• Manage complex planning applications across England & Wales.
• Attend meetings with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Planning Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

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A UK-based renewable energy developer backed by experienced industry professionals and strong financial partners is seeking a Senior Planner to support the delivery of its growing portfolio of Battery Energy Storage and Solar PV projects.

With over 4GW of development experience behind them, the company is acquiring and developing projects at scale, from early-stage through to RtB assets.

The Role

You will take the lead on planning strategy across multiple UK projects, helping bring forward vital renewable energy infrastructure. You’ll work across the full planning lifecycle, from site identification through to submission and determination.

This is a chance to step into a dynamic environment where your planning knowledge and leadership will directly impact the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex planning applications across England & Wales.
• Attend meetings with local authorities, stakeholders and third-party consultants.
• Support site selection, due diligence and development strategy with planning insights.
• Interpret policy, monitor regulatory change and contribute to long-term planning risk strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in Planning or related field (RTPI accreditation desirable).
• Experience in a planning role (consultancy or local authority ideal).
• Understanding of UK planning law and policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in renewables (solar/BESS) is a plus, but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working (with flexible location and hours)
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Strong parental leave policy

If you’re looking for more ownership, variety and long-term impact in your next planning role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Business Development

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Electric Power Generation

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