Land and Planning Associate

Land and Planning Associate | Renewable Energy | London (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about net zero and looking to build your career in renewable energy development? This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing international clean energy developer at an exciting stage of its growth.

About the company

Our client is an established developer of solar PV and battery energy storage projects, with a substantial pipeline across the UK and international markets. With a significant volume of projects moving into construction over the next 12 months, the business is expanding its platform into asset ownership and investment management, and is exploring opportunities in new adjacent markets.

About the role

As Land and Planning Associate, you'll join the Development team and play a key part in progressing projects from site identification through to construction. You'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of land and planning activities, working closely with senior leadership and gaining real exposure in a growing, collaborative business.

This is a hybrid role based in Central London (minimum 4 days per week in the office), with travel to project sites and community events across the UK.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the discharge of planning conditions for consented sites, reporting to the Planning Manager
• Acting as the link between planning and the construction team, making sure conditions are understood and enabling works comply with planning permissions
• Supporting the management of live planning applications, including appeals, and taking part in weekly planning meetings
• Assisting with UK-wide site search exercises and initial reviews of potential development sites
• Working with third-party consultants to prepare planning submission packages and resolve issues on ongoing applications
• Conducting research and drafting reports to inform strategic development decisions
• Maintaining project folders, planning trackers and project budgets
• Representing the business at public consultation and community engagement events across the UK

What we're looking for

• Right to work in the UK (No sponsorship available)
• A degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in planning, real estate or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications
• A genuine passion for net zero and the energy transition
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong communication, problem-solving and project management skills
• Confidence working with internal teams, external stakeholders and consultants
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and a willingness to take on responsibility in a small team
• Willingness to travel across the UK

Nice to have

• Knowledge of UK planning policy, particularly relating to energy and infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with environmental assessments and the planning conditions discharge process

Why apply?

• Join a growing renewable energy business at a pivotal stage
• Broad, hands-on experience across the full land and planning lifecycle
• Visibility with senior leadership and real scope to grow your role
• Make a tangible contribution to the UK's energy transition