Planning Manager - Solar & BESS

Leap29 are searching for a Planning Manager to join our Development team, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to large, complex renewable energy projects. This permanent position allows the chosen candidate to engage in a wide range of projects, leveraging skills acquired through formal training, work experience, and personal

interest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading planning and consents for Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects

• Managing planning projects from start to finish, including coordination with clients, project stakeholders, and team members

• Reviewing consultant planning reports and documentation

• Overseeing project management elements such as budgets, stakeholder engagement, deliverables, and design aspects

• Acting as the primary client contact to ensure efficient project progress

• Ensuring planning compliance throughout the development lifecycle and construction phases

• Mentoring and supporting junior staff

• Conducting background research, desk studies, field visits, and preparing planning assessments, reports, and inputs for projects

• Liaising with authorities and stakeholders relevant to planning processes

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

• At least five years’ experience, ideally within a planning consultancy or the planning department of a renewable energy company

• Strong report-writing skills

• A full, clean driving license

If you are interests in this position, please send your CV through to Rob Byrom.