Graduate/Assistant Town Planner Renewable Energy

Job Description

Graduate / Assistant Town Planner – Renewable Energy & Data Centre Projects\n\nLocation: Edinburgh\nSalary: Competitive, depending on experience\nSector: Renewable Energy | Data Centres | Planning & Development\n\nAre you a motivated town planning professional looking to make your mark in the fast-growing renewable energy and data centre sectors?\n\nWe’re seeking a Graduate or Assistant Town Planner to join a forward-thinking development team working on exciting sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nYou’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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Conduct front-end planning reviews of potential development sites, providing detailed, high-quality assessments for internal teams and investors.\n\n * \n\n Carry out preliminary site assessments to evaluate suitability for development projects.\n\n * \n\n Monitor local and planning policy to identify new business opportunities and inform project strategy.\n\n * \n\n Provide desk-based studies, baseline data collection, and policy interpretation within agreed deadlines.\n\n * \n\n Support public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.\n\n * \n\n Offer administrative and technical support to the Planning Manager.\n\n * \n\n Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, permits, and correspondence.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * \n\n Degree-level education in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).\n\n * \n\n RTPI Licentiate membership (or working towards it), with a desire to progress to full Chartered status.\n\n * \n\n Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.\n\n * \n\n An interest in renewable energy, sustainability, and infrastructure development.\n\n * \n\n A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * \n\n The opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy and data centre projects.\n\n * \n\n Support toward RTPI Chartered status and professional development.\n\n * \n\n A collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary and benefits package.\n\nIf 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