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.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
An experienced environmental planner with a background in large-scale infrastructure projects and a track record of EIA work, who is already working within, or is seeking to specialise in, the renewable energy sector whilst working within an integrated planning, environmental and engineering consultancy focused on supporting the UK energy transition.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead planning and consenting strategies for major renewable energy and infrastructure developments.
- Manage the preparation and submission of planning applications across the UK and Ireland.
- Provide strategic planning advice throughout the project lifecycle from feasibility through to consent.
- Interpret planning policy and advise clients on planning risks and opportunities.
- Lead engagement with planning authorities, statutory consultees and key stakeholders.
- Support public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Work closely with TNEI’s environmental consultants, engineers and grid specialists.
- Review planning applications, EIA documentation and supporting technical assessments.
- Lead and coordinate EIA projects and supporting environmental assessments.
- Manage EIA Screening and Scoping requests.
- Coordinate specialist environmental disciplines and technical inputs.
- Review and contribute to Environmental Reports, EIA Reports and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant planning, EIA and environmental legislation.
- Integrate environmental mitigation and design development into project strategies.
- Manage project programmes, budgets and commercial performance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising planners, environmental specialists, engineers and GIS professionals.
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients.
- Maintain high standards of technical quality and project delivery.
- Support bid preparation and fee proposals.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Identify opportunities for repeat and new business.
- Mentor and support junior consultants through team growth and development.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams.
- Share knowledge and best practice across the business.
- Support the growth and continuous improvement of TNEI’s EIA and consenting services.
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.
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.
ABOUT TNEI
TNEI is a specialist, vibrant consulting company that has been at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators and funding institutions all over the world since it was established in 1999. By nurturing the top talent in the energy industry we’ve built a solid reputation of developing innovative solutions and solving complex problems associated with achieving net zero. We offer a fast-paced learning environment with excellent career development opportunities. Join us and become part of the net zero energy revolution.
TNEI staff at the heart of the business
TNEI is an Employee Ownership Trust meaning that the people who work in the business directly benefit from and influence the direction and future success of the company.
TNEI has always been proud of its inventive and collaborative culture. That culture is at the heart of its success and ensures innovative and novel approaches to supporting and helping solve challenges facing our client base. An Employee Ownership Trust embodies this company culture in which we all feel responsible for the business’ performance and success.
By remaining independent, the company is able to retain its culture and reputation and allow staff to feel even more connected to the company.
Find out what it’s like to be part of our team and visit ‘life at TNEI’ on our website’s careers page.
Here’s How We Take Care Of You
- Work life balance: 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) & a day off to celebrate your birthday
- Flexible working: Hybrid, ‘flex’ your day around our core working hours & annual opportunity to work from ‘an alternative location’
- Career growth: Development opportunities & funded professional memberships
- Financial rewards: Annual pay review, Discretional annual bonus scheme, employee ownership dividend & 7% employer pension contribution (with the option to enhance with salary exchange)
- Wellbeing support: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, extensive life assurance & income protection
- Enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all of the moments that matter
- People & Community: Cycle to Work, annual travel loan, discounts platform, team socials & charity matching
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.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
TNEI promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in a space where all are respected.
