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.
