Contract Planning Manager - DCO Nsip

Contract Planning Manager – DCO / NSIP (Renewable Energy) Location: Fully Remote - UK Contract: Initial contract assignment Start Date: Immediate Day Rate: £600-900/day outside iR35 The Opportunity We are supporting an established UK renewable energy developer seeking an experienced Planning Manager to provide immediate support on a major infrastructure project progressing through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. This is a fully remote contract opportunity requiring a planning professional with proven, hands-on DCO experience, ideally including the Examination stage. The successful candidate must be capable of operating autonomously and contributing from day one, with limited onboarding. Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a major renewable energy project through the DCO process, with a particular focus on the upcoming Examination.
• Prepare, review and coordinate planning documentation, written representations and Examination submissions.
• Provide specialist planning advice on NSIP consenting requirements and procedures.
• Coordinate with external planning consultants, legal advisers and technical specialists.
• Identify and manage planning risks, ensuring critical consenting milestones are achieved.
• Support the internal development team with strategic planning advice and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide additional TCPA planning support where required. Essential Requirements
• Demonstrable, hands-on experience working on DCO / NSIP projects – mandatory.
• Direct involvement in the DCO process from a planning perspective, rather than solely technical or project management exposure.
• Strong understanding of the Planning Act 2008 and NSIP consenting framework.
• Experience preparing or reviewing planning documentation and managing consenting requirements.
• Ability to work independently and deliver against demanding project timelines.
• Immediate or short-notice availability strongly preferred. Highly Desirable
• Previous involvement in a DCO Examination.
• Renewable energy experience, particularly utility-scale solar or BESS.
• Experience working directly for a developer or specialist planning consultancy.
• Additional knowledge of TCPA planning processes. Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major UK renewable energy infrastructure project.
• High-impact assignment with immediate responsibilities.
• Competitive contract remuneration.