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

Overview

In this role you advise on planning and infrastructure matters within a respected planning & environmental team. You will contribute to major projects, support transactions with planning input, and nurture client relationships. You will work across disciplines to shape development strategies, negotiate key agreements, and share knowledge with junior colleagues. This is a collaborative, growth-focused opportunity at a firm recognised for infrastructure and development work.

Pay / Benefits

• high quality, high profile work
• clear progression pathways
• supportive, ambitious and collaborative team culture
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• advise on planning and infrastructure matters, including DCOs and infrastructure regimes
• handle Town and Country Planning Act applications, appeals and development strategy
• negotiate section 106 and highways agreements
• provide planning support on corporate, real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions
• collaborate with the Transactional Property Group
• build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser
• support business development and contribute to practice growth
• share knowledge and mentor junior colleagues

Key requirements

• approximately 3–6 years PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• experience advising on DCOs, ICOs and/or major infrastructure regimes
• strong Town and Country Planning Act experience
• experience in energy, transport, utilities or regeneration (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

• communication
• stakeholder management
• team collaboration
• DCOs / infrastructure consenting regimes
• Town and Country Planning Act
• section 106 and highways agreements

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