Senior Planning Manager

Job description

Position: Senior Development Planner

Location: North East England

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + company car/allowance + bonus

Work Pattern: 3 days per week in the office; travel to the South of England as required

Overview:

A leading renewable energy developer is seeking a Senior Development Planner to join their multi-disciplinary team. You will lead planning strategy, prepare applications, secure permissions, and act as a key liaison with planning authorities and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project planning strategies and advise on project design.
• Coordinate planning applications, environmental statements, and appeals.
• Engage with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, and communities.
• Provide planning support to operational sites and project teams.
• Monitor and respond to national and local planning consultations.

Requirements:

• Degree in Town & Country Planning (or related) + chartered RTPI/IEMA status.
• 5+ years’ experience in planning applications and liaising with local authorities, ideally in renewable energy.
• Knowledge of TCPA, S36, or DCO regimes; experience with Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and comfortable with regular travel.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working: 3 days in the office per week.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy projects.
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Competitive salary: £60,000–£65,000.

Apply directly or get in touch Lnoel@vallumassociates.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sunderland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English