Senior Planner - Renewables

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK renewable energy developer is seeking a Senior Planner to drive the planning strategy for multiple Battery Energy Storage and Solar PV projects. In this role, you'll manage planning applications while influencing energy infrastructure development. This position offers an opportunity to impact renewable energy growth in a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Strong parental leave policy

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role, preferably in consultancy or local authority.
• Understanding of UK planning law and policy is crucial.
• Experience in renewables is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex planning applications across England & Wales.
• Attend meetings with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Provide planning insights for site selection and development strategy.

Skills

Communication

Planning strategy

Regulatory understanding

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: London (flexible/hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: BESS & Solar

The Company

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

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working (with flexible location and hours)
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 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.