Planning Managing Associate

We are seeking a Managing Associate with strong expertise in planning and infrastructure consenting to join a high-performing national team. This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, energy, and development projects-providing strategic advisory support and shaping the future of major national schemes.

You will have the opportunity to take a lead role on complex, high-value projects, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary teams, while enjoying excellent career progression and development opportunities.

About the Team

• Advises on major national infrastructure, energy, transportation, utilities, and large-scale regeneration projects.

• Specialises in planning, environmental law, consenting, land assembly, compulsory purchase, and public law.

• Works collaboratively alongside real estate, regulatory, finance, corporate, and disputes specialists.

• Acts for a variety of public and private sector clients, including developers, promoters, local authorities, and institutional investors.

What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
* Lead on major infrastructure consenting matters, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Transport & Works Act Orders, and planning applications
* Provide strategic advice on planning policy, compulsory purchase, land assembly, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder consultation
* Support and advise on public inquiries, hearings, and examinations
* Draft, review and negotiate planning, environmental and land-related legal documentation
* Work closely with clients to provide commercially focused, practical solutions
* Develop strong, long-term client relationships and support business development initiatives
* Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and positive team culture
* Engage in training, knowledge development and broader practice growth activities

What We're Looking For
You will ideally bring:
* 4+ years' PQE with experience in planning, infrastructure consenting, environmental law, or compulsory purchase
* Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure projects or large-scale developments
* Strong knowledge of planning processes, DCOs, land assembly, and environmental considerations
* Excellent drafting, advisory and stakeholder management skills
* Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
* The ability to manage complex matters and lead multi-disciplinary teams
* A collaborative approach, with the ability to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to wider team development

If this opportunity is of interest, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership to discuss further.

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