RTPI Planning Manager – Renewable Energy (Solar & BESS)
Location: Central London (Flexible / Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to shape the future of sustainable power?
We’re looking for an RTPI qualified Planning Manager with experience securing planning consents for renewable energy projects — ideally ground-mounted Solar PV or BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) — to join a small but ambitious team making a real impact in the energy transition.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a varied, hands-on role where your expertise will genuinely shape projects from the earliest stages of development through to success. You’ll work closely with a passionate leadership team and external partners, helping to unlock projects across the UK that accelerate our move towards net zero.
🚀 What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading and managing planning applications for ground-mounted Solar PV and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects.
* Reviewing planning documents, coordinating specialist surveys, and making key recommendations for successful submissions.
* Conducting desk studies, site visits, and preparing planning assessments.
* Advising the management team on planning policy and development strategy.
* Overseeing the work of external planning consultants, funding partners, and managing planning budgets.
✅ What You’ll Bring:
* Chartered Planner status or an RTPI-recognised qualification (Royal Town Planning Institute), with demonstrable experience managing the full planning process (essential).
* Proven experience leading full-cycle planning applications for renewable energy infrastructure, specifically Solar PV and BESS (essential).
* Excellent project management, analytical, and report-writing skills.
* A proactive, adaptable mindset and a genuine passion for sustainable development.
* Full UK driving license (desirable).
🌍 Why Join?
* A unique opportunity to join a close-knit team with an entrepreneurial spirit, passionate about driving real environmental impact.
* Work on meaningful projects that are transforming the UK’s energy landscape.
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements, autonomy in your role, and genuine investment in your growth and success.
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
🌱 To Apply: We encourage applications from individuals at all stages of their Chartered career who meet the core skills and competencies for the role. Please apply via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out directly — we’d be happy to have a confidential conversation.
ℹ️ About Us: Launchpad Consulting is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy. We are committed to promoting fairness, diversity equity, and inclusion in every search and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All applications will be considered strictly on merit and we encourage anyone who meets the objective criteria to get in touch.
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