Planning Associate – Regeneration & Major Projects

Trowers & Hamlins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

Gym memberships discount

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in Birmingham seeks an Associate to join our national Planning and Environmental team. You will handle complex planning applications, advise on Section106/278 agreements, and support major development projects across private and public sectors.

Join a firm with a structured Career Development Framework, mentoring from industry leaders, and opportunities to grow your planning practice across the country in a collaborative, ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' experience in planning work.
• Strong academic record.
• Exceptional technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Unwavering client focus with a track record of superior service delivery.
• Outstanding communication skills across all mediums and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Complex planning applications – legal reviews and strategic advice.
• Section106 agreements.
• Section 278 agreements.
• General planning advice for major development schemes in waste and housing sectors.
• Acting for planning authorities and registered providers in relation to CPO work.
• Enforcement issues and public inquiry work.
• Planning due diligence on commercial and corporate transactions.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Active participation in marketing initiatives.
• Ensuring files are managed per Lexcel procedures.
• Training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Strong academics

Technical legal skills

Client focus

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organised

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins in Birmingham seeks an Associate to join our national Planning and Environmental team. You will handle complex planning applications, advise on Section106/278 agreements, and support major development projects across private and public sectors.

Join a firm with a structured Career Development Framework, mentoring from industry leaders, and opportunities to grow your planning practice across the country in a collaborative, ambitious environment.