Renewable Energy Planning Specialist

Locogen is seeking a Renewable Energy Planning Specialist to join their Planning and Environment Team in London. The role involves overseeing consenting and development phases of renewable energy projects, including site selection, planning applications, and compliance monitoring. Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK planning legislation and excellent relationship-building skills. The position can be performed remotely or in the Edinburgh office, offering flexible hours and various benefits.
Renewable Energy Planning Specialist / Consenting Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative renewables company that is passionate about driving a sustainable future. At Locogen, we are committed to creating a world powered entirely by renewable energy. With a focus on Wind, Solar PV, Battery Storage (BESS), and Hydrogen, our diverse workload offers a chance to engage in various projects while enhancing your skills.

About the Role:

This role is integral to our Planning and Environment Team, where you will oversee the consenting and development phases of renewable energy projects for our clients and partners. We welcome applicants at different experience levels to contribute to our exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Site selection and feasibility analysis.
• Providing pre-application advice and assisting with screening and scoping.
• Coordinating necessary survey works.
• Submitting planning applications.
• Managing consents, including handling appeals when required.
• Discharging planning conditions.
• Monitoring compliance during construction and operational phases.

Who We’re Looking For:
• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation.
• Experience in managing diverse planning teams to ensure high-quality outputs and submissions.
• Adept at handling multiple projects with changing scopes and competing priorities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders, and communities.
• Experience in submitting and managing planning appeals is beneficial.
• Prior involvement in energy infrastructure project development is a plus but not a requirement.

At Locogen, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, friendly, and non-hierarchical environment. If you enjoy working in a supportive atmosphere with fun colleagues, you will thrive here.

Work Environment:

This position can be performed remotely or in our Edinburgh (Stockbridge) office, which is dog-friendly and offers free parking. Join our multidisciplinary team, where creativity and passion for renewable energy drive our innovative work culture.

Benefits:
• Flexible working hours with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm.
• 30 days of holiday plus 4 company closure days (December 25, 26, January 1, and 2).
• Ability to work remotely for up to 25 days a year.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Professional and personal development opportunities, including training and education costs.
• Private health insurance with wellness perks.
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection options.
• Pension contribution at 10% (5% employee and 5% employer).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
• Cycle to Work & EV Car Scheme.
• Dog-friendly workplace.

We encourage diverse applications; if your experience doesn’t match every criterion but you believe you can add value, we want to hear from you!

Application Process:

Please apply directly for this role. We do not engage recruitment agencies for our hiring needs.