Job description
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:
- Leading planning strategy across multiple renewable energy projects
- Secure all appropriate permissions and consents for their projects
- Managing planning applications, EIAs, appeals and consents
- Coordinate and develop strategy, monitor and provide inputs on Local Plans, and National policy and guidance
- 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. For more information, please contact Barrie Dempster - bdempster@allen-york.com
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