Project Development Officer - Planning

A UK-focused renewable energy developer and emerging independent power producer, the firm has built a sizeable pipeline of utility-scale solar projects with increasing emphasis on battery energy storage and co-location. Its UK portfolio includes a first major project progressing towards construction, alongside a broader consented/ready-to-build portfolio and a development pipeline exceeding 5 GW. The business is increasingly pursuing an asset-ownership model, supported by recent financing, long-term offtake arrangements and growing in-house capabilities across BESS, controls and asset management. It remains predominantly a development-stage platform in the UK, with limited evidence of operational UK assets as of September 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planning desktop assessments, reviewing planning policy, site constraints and designations, and present findings to the development team.
• Undertake site visits where required and report on site suitability for solar PV and battery storage.
• Prepare site appraisal reports, planning assessments, constraints plans, site layouts, maps and other supporting documentation.
• Use CAD, GIS, Land App and other mapping or spatial-planning tools to create, update and interpret plans, layouts and technical drawings.
• Present spatial, planning and technical information clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support the coordination of planning consultants, environmental surveyors and other technical advisers, as well as engagement with local authorities, parish councils and local communities.
• Support projects through the planning, grid connection and wider development processes, tracking actions and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare internal management approval documents and maintain well-structured project documentation in a data-room format.
• Support the wider development team and contribute to the growth of the UK renewable energy business.
• Work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and company procedures, with travel throughout the UK as required.

You will ideally have:

• Strong computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and document-management or data-room platforms.
• Practical experience using CAD, GIS or similar mapping and spatial-planning software, with the ability to create, edit and interpret plans, maps, layouts, technical drawings and spatial data.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing planning assessments, reports and project documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with confident presentation and negotiation abilities.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills, take on increasing responsibility and travel across the UK.

Experience in planning, infrastructure, spatial planning, GIS, CAD or renewable energy development would be advantageous. We are also interested in candidates with strong transferable skills and the motivation to develop within the role.

We offer

• Be part of a values-driven company committed to sustainability, excellence, and teamwork.
• The opportunity to contribute to interesting projects in a future-oriented growth market.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative team, within a flat organisational structure, to help shape and grow the project development business.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package with company pension, private healthcare, life assurance, discounts platform and 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Hybrid working, with mandatory attendance at our office for two days every other week and home working for the remainder.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career progression.
• Play a meaningful role, contributing to a company committed to tackling the climate emergency and protecting the environment.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.