Graduate/Assistant Town Planner Renewable Energy

Description

Graduate / Assistant Town Planner – Renewable Energy & Data Centre Projects

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Sector: Renewable Energy | Data Centres | Planning & Development

Are you a motivated town planning professional looking to make your mark in the fast-growing renewable energy and data centre sectors?

We’re seeking a Graduate or Assistant Town Planner to join a forward-thinking development team working on exciting sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in identifying, assessing, and supporting the delivery of renewable energy and data centre development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your planning expertise in a fast-paced commercial environment while contributing to projects that are helping shape a greener, more connected future.

Key Responsibilities

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Conduct front-end planning reviews of potential development sites, providing detailed, high-quality assessments for internal teams and investors.

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Carry out preliminary site assessments to evaluate suitability for development projects.

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Monitor local and national planning policy to identify new business opportunities and inform project strategy.

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Provide desk-based studies, baseline data collection, and policy interpretation within agreed deadlines.

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Support public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.

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Offer administrative and technical support to the Planning Manager.

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Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, permits, and correspondence.

What We’re Looking For

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Degree-level education in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

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RTPI Licentiate membership (or working towards it), with a desire to progress to full Chartered status.

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Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.

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An interest in renewable energy, sustainability, and infrastructure development.

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A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What’s on Offer

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The opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy and data centre projects.

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Support toward RTPI Chartered status and professional development.

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A collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.

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Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re passionate about sustainable development and want to grow your career in a sector that’s driving the UK’s net-zero transition, we’d love to hear from you

Ad ID: 5417269245