Senior Development Planner

1 week ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Midas Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Senior Development Planner - Renewable Energy

Hybrid role – Home based and 3 days per week at Cambridge Office

Competitive Basic Salary plus Bonus, Car allowance and Benefits

Full-Time

Our client is a forward thinking and growing national developer of renewable energy technology, and they are at the
forefront of the UK's transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We're expanding our Planning Team and are looking for a
Senior Development Planner
to help shape and deliver our portfolio of renewable energy projects — with a particular focus on onshore wind.

As a key player with focus on the south of England, you'll lead the planning and consenting process across multiple projects, offering professional planning advice from site identification through to public inquiries and post-consent compliance.

Your Role

You'll be responsible for:

  • Developing tailored planning strategies for new and existing renewable energy projects
  • Leading and coordinating planning applications, EIA processes, and appeals
  • Managing consultants and liaising with LPAs, communities, and key stakeholders
  • Monitoring national and local policy changes, and preparing timely responses
  • Supporting operational sites with ongoing planning requirements

You'll work closely with our
Planning Director
,
Project Managers
, and
multi-disciplinary teams
to navigate complex planning systems and help bring projects to life.

What We're Looking For

Essential
:

  • Degree-qualified in Town & Country Planning (or equivalent)
  • At least 5 years of planning experience, ideally in renewables (wind highly desirable)
  • Chartered RTPI or IEMA member
  • Proven expertise in TCPA, DCO, and/or S36 regimes
  • Strong EIA knowledge and application experience
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • A full UK driving licence & willingness to travel when needed

Desirable
:

  • Working knowledge of the planning systems in both
    England and Scotland

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