Senior Urban Planner (m/w/d) – Renewable Energy Projects (BESS)

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Overview

Senior Urban Planner (m/w/d) – Renewable Energy Projects (BESS). An established renewable energy company with a strong international track record and a growing presence in the German market. The company aims to deliver 3GW ready-to-build by 2027 and energise all projects by 2029. A dedicated Senior Urban Planner is being added to drive the planning and permitting process across a growing portfolio.

The Role

As a Senior Urban Planner, you will coordinate and oversee the urban development process. You7ll act as the main point of contact for urban planning matters, working with project developers and external consultants to ensure progress aligns with development milestones.

Your key responsibilities

Lead and supervise the urban development process for renewable projects across Germany
Serve as the key contact for all planning-related aspects within assigned projects
Coordinate with project developers to ensure smooth progress through each planning milestone
Appoint and manage external consultants, experts, and planning offices
Review, supervise, and approve urban planning deliverables
Manage tender processes and support project-related studies
Ensure planning timelines align with project development goals

The ideal candidate

A background in urban planning, spatial development, or environmental planning (university degree or equivalent)
Experience in renewable energy projects (solar, wind, or ideally BESS)
Solid understanding of the German planning and permitting framework
Experience working with or within urban planning consultancies or engineering offices
Ability to manage external partners and lead planning processes independently
A proactive mindset and willingness to work closely with colleagues in the Munich office
Speak German language to C1 level or above