Associate / Sr Associate – Planning – Bristol – 3-6 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will advise on planning and infrastructure matters within a leading Planning & Environmental team. You will work on major projects and help shape development strategies across cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes client relationships, business development and collaboration to grow the practice. The opportunity offers high-profile work, clear progression and a supportive, ambitious culture in a flexible, hybrid setup.

Pay / Benefits

• High quality, high profile work
• Clear progression pathways
• Supportive, ambitious and collaborative team culture
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Advise on development consent orders (DCOs) and major infrastructure projects
• Navigate infrastructure consenting regimes and examination processes
• Handle Town and Country Planning Act matters including applications and appeals
• Negotiate section 106 and highways agreements and related documents
• Provide planning input on corporate, real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions
• Collaborate with the Transactional Property Group and support business development
• Mentor and share knowledge with junior colleagues

Key requirements

• Approximately 3–6 years PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Experience advising on DCOs/ICOs or major infrastructure consenting regimes
• Strong Town and Country Planning Act experience
• Experience in energy, transport, utilities or regeneration sectors (advantageous)
• Environmental law experience (beneficial but not essential)
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Enthusiasm for business development and team collaboration

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Team collaboration
• Planning law expertise
• DCO/ICO experience
• Section 106 and highways agreements

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