Senior Planning Manager
hace 8 días
Sunderland
Position: Senior Development Planner Location: North East England Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + company car/allowance + bonus Work Pattern: 3 days per week in the office; travel to the South of England as required Overview: A leading renewable energy developer is seeking a Senior Development Planner to join their multi-disciplinary team. You will lead planning strategy, prepare applications, secure permissions, and act as a key liaison with planning authorities and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Develop project planning strategies and advise on project design., • Coordinate planning applications, environmental statements, and appeals., • Engage with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, and communities., • Provide planning support to operational sites and project teams., • Monitor and respond to national and local planning consultations. Requirements: • Degree in Town & Country Planning (or related) + chartered RTPI/IEMA status., • 5+ years’ experience in planning applications and liaising with local authorities, ideally in renewable energy., • Knowledge of TCPA, S36, or DCO regimes; experience with Environmental Impact Assessments., • Strong communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills., • Full UK driving licence and comfortable with regular travel. What We Offer: • Flexible working: 3 days in the office per week., • Opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy projects., • Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment., • Competitive salary: £60,000–£65,000. Apply directly or get in touch