Planning Lawyers – Infrastructure Consenting

Are you a planning lawyer with a passion for major infrastructure and energy projects? This is your chance to step into a nationally recognised team working on some of the UK’s most exciting and complex infrastructure schemes.

Join a firm that’s shaping the future of energy and transport – advising on DCOs, land assembly and consenting strategies for high-profile developments across the country.

THE ROLE

• Join a market-leading Planning & Infrastructure Consenting team working nationally across the South, Northern and Scottish markets.
• Advise on nationally significant infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on energy, transport, water and marine sectors.
• Lead on DCOs, Transport and Works Act Orders and marine licences, acting for a diverse client base including both developers and objectors.
• Shape and implement land assembly strategies including compulsory acquisition and compensation advice.
• Deliver strategic input at every stage of a project – from route selection and optioneering to consultation, application drafting and legal examinations.
• Review and assess key documentation including environmental statements and technical reports.
• Draft legislation, contribute to hybrid Bill work and advise on a range of public law and statutory powers issues.
• Support clients through public inquiries and complex examination processes, with the confidence to handle high levels of responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

• A UK-qualified planning/infrastructure lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE and experience in consenting major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the political, regulatory and environmental issues impacting the UK infrastructure space including climate-related reforms like BNG.
• Comfortable advising on complex legislative frameworks including powers, statutory procedures and project consents.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from government bodies to private sector clients.
• Confident in managing competing priorities, staying calm under pressure and delivering exceptional legal service.
• Able to draft and negotiate clear, commercial and legally robust documents that reflect the strategic needs of clients.
• Passionate about the energy and transport sectors, particularly their evolving role in climate adaptation and sustainability.
• Naturally collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership, curiosity and commitment to personal and team development.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Excellent salary and benefits tailored to top-tier legal talent.
• Access to leading minds in planning law.
• Clear and structured progression path.
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work/life balance.
• Work on nationally significant projects that leave a lasting impact.