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Principal / Senior Consultant (Planning)
DEPARTMENT: Environment & Engineering
STATUS: 37.5 hours per week, Permanent.
SALARY: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
LOCATION: Glasgow, Newcastle or Manchester City Centre Offices (Hybrid Home Working Available)
THE POSITION
TNEI is seeking an experienced planner to support the continued growth of our Environment & Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead and deliver planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and consenting services across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure projects throughout the UK.
Projects are likely to include:
- Onshore wind developments
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES)
- Solar PV developments
- Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure
- Substations and grid connection projects
- Hydrogen and emerging energy technologies
The role will involve providing strategic planning advice to clients, leading multidisciplinary project teams, managing EIA processes, preparing consent applications and supporting business development activities. Depending on experience, the successful candidate will also contribute to team leadership, mentoring and the development of TNEI's planning and consenting capability.
This is a client-facing position offering the opportunity to play a key role in delivering nationally significant energy infrastructure projects and supporting the UK's energy transition. The role reflects the integrated planning, environmental and engineering approach adopted by TNEI's Environment & Engineering team.
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REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements include:
- Degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
- MRTPI qualified (or equivalent) or working towards Chartered status with demonstrable progress.
- Minimum 5+ years' experience (Senior Consultant) or 8+ years' experience (Principal Consultant) in planning consultancy, environmental consultancy or related sectors.
- A proven experience managing planning applications for major renewable energy, infrastructure or transmission projects.
- A strong understanding of UK planning systems.
- Demonstrable experience leading or coordinating Environmental Impact Assessment projects.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience engaging with local authorities, statutory consultees and stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and programme management skills.
- Experience preparing and reviewing:
- Planning Statements
- EIA Screening Requests
- EIA Scoping Reports
- Environmental Reports
- Design and Access Statements
- Consultation Reports
- Supporting planning documentation
- Experience working within renewable energy, infrastructure or environmental consultancy.
- Strong understanding of project development processes.
- Experience managing technical projects and client relationships.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Experience in preparing technical reports and environmental assessments.
- Knowledge of environmental consenting requirements for infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively across multiple projects.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable requirements:
- Membership of ISEP (previously IEMA) or another relevant professional body.
- Knowledge of renewable energy, transmission and storage technologies.
- Experience supporting DCO, NSIP or nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- Experience of public inquiries, hearings or appeal processes.
- Track record of winning work and developing client relationships.
- Understanding of socio-economic assessment and policy appraisal.
- Understanding of project finance structures.
- Chartership or progression towards professional accreditation.
How to apply
Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ form on the Careers Page on our website, and upload your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are suitable for the role and any previous experience.
Closing date for applications: Applications will close on or before the 13 November 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to interview on receipt of application. Therefore, if you are planning to apply, we recommend that you do so without delay.
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