Head of Town Planning - Renewable Energy
integrated solutions
business development
planning delivery
team leadership
strategic advice
client relationships
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving forward a market-leading renewables planning service, providing strategic advice on planning applications, appraisals, appeals and nationally significant infrastructure projects across technologies such as solar, wind and battery storage. This role sits within a well-established planning and sustainability function, closely aligned with wider climate, energy and natural capital teams.
- Work closely with internal energy, climate and sustainability specialists to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Contribute to business development strategy and act as a visible leader in the renewables planning market.
- Oversee and deliver major planning projects including NSIPs and DCOs.
- Lead and develop the Renewables Planning team at a national level.
- Deliver professional advice and manage planning instructions for a wide range of clients including developers, landowners and public sector bodies.
- Build a pipeline of new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
leadership
renewables planning
driving licence
nsips
business development
chartered rtpi
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced senior planner in the renewables space to lead, build and grow a specialist service line within a highly respected independent property consultancy.
- Strong leadership and team management experience.
- Proven track record in renewables planning at Director, Partner or senior Associate Director level.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience of NSIPs / DCO process desirable.
- Skilled in business development and client relationship management.
- Degree in a planning or renewables-related discipline.
- Chartered Member of the RTPI.
Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future and leading on major renewable energy projects? This is a newly created leadership position within a top-tier UK planning consultancy, offering the opportunity to establish and head up a national Renewables Planning team.
- Pension matched up to 8%, private medical, lifestyle perks and discounts.
- Agile working and enhanced family leave policies.
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and additional wellbeing days.
- Investment in professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure with car allowance.
- It operates across UK and US markets, placing chartered surveyors, facilities managers, social housing experts and rural/property specialists.
- Typical assignments span strategic asset management, rural and residential property, as well as industrial and FM roles.
- Its nimble size and boutique model allow it to fill niche senior and technical positions often overlooked by generalist agencies.
- A standout moment was its partnership with Recruitment Entrepreneur, strategically boosting its systems, funding, and board expertise.
