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Senior Planning Manager

Posted 10 November 2025
Salary Up to £75,000 DOE
LocationCambridgeshire
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Renewables

Job description

​🌱Senior Planning Manager – Renewable Energy | £75,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance | Cambridge / Hybrid🌱

We’re partnered with a well-established renewable energy developer that’s accelerating the UK’s transition to net zero. With a diverse portfolio of Onshore wind and Solar projects, they’re looking for a Senior Planning Manager to play a key role in leading planning strategy and consenting activities across the UK.


The Role:

As Senior Planning Manager, you’ll:

  • Lead planning applications and manage the full consenting process for renewable energy projects

  • Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants to secure project approvals

  • Support site identification, feasibility assessments and EIA coordination

  • Work collaboratively across internal teams to bring projects from concept to consent

About You:

  • Chartered Town Planner (or equivalent) with strong experience in renewable energy or infrastructure planning

  • Proven track record managing complex planning projects

  • Strong understanding of UK planning policy and environmental frameworks

  • Confident communicator and stakeholder manager

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary up to £75,000 DOE

  • 10% annual bonus

  • Car allowance

  • Flexible / hybrid working (x3 in Cambridge-based office/ x2 WFH)

  • Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale renewable energy projects

If you’re an experienced planner ready to take on a leadership role in the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.