Planning, Consenting Energy & Infrastructure – Edinburgh/Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is seeking a Senior Planning, Consenting Energy & Infrastructure professional for an international law firm in Scotland. The role involves advising on significant energy projects and requires a minimum of 3 years PQE with expertise in planning law. Flexibility regarding location is available, with options in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE.
• Extensive planning experience, preferably within large regional or national practices.
• Candidates qualified in Australia or New Zealand will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-profile energy projects including offshore wind, solar, and pipelines.
• Work within the firm's Planning & Environment Team on major projects.

Skills

Planning experience

Knowledge of the Electricity Act 1989

Knowledge of the Planning Act 2008

Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Acts

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Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

We are currently collaborating with our client, an international law firm, on a Senior Planning, Consenting Energy & Infrastructure role within the firm’s Planning & Environment Team.

The team is one of the largest dedicated planning teams in the UK, overseeing a broad range of major projects across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and real estate. The primary goal of this role is to advise on high-profile energy projects, including offshore wind, large-scale solar, interconnectors, pipelines, carbon capture plants, nuclear, energy networks, and infrastructure.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE with extensive planning experience, preferably within large regional or national practices. Knowledge of the Electricity Act 1989, the Town and Country Planning Acts, and the Planning Act 2008 is highly desirable. Candidates qualified in Australia or New Zealand will also be considered.

This team offers flexibility regarding location; the role can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. If interested, please contact Frasia or Cameron for an initial confidential discussion. (Assignment 16005)