Planning Nq-4

Page Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting for a Planning Solicitor NQ-4 to join our national Planning & Infrastructure Consenting team in Manchester, handling complex planning, regeneration and infrastructure matters across the UK. You will draft and negotiate planning documents, advise on environmental issues, represent clients at hearings, and collaborate with partners across public and private sectors.

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, strong drafting and communication skills, and ability to manage

Qualifications

• Must be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales.
• Strong knowledge of planning law and policy changes.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on planning applications, appeals, and related matters.
• Draft and negotiate planning agreements and related documents.
• Support clients through the planning process and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex planning cases.
• Advise on environmental and infrastructure planning issues.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation.
• Represent clients in hearings and inquiries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning law and policy changes.

Skills

Solicitor status

Planning law

Drafting

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

• Join a top real estate team in Manchester
• Competitive salary and package

About Our Client

As a Planning NQ-4 you will join our client's national Planning & Infrastructure Consenting team in Manchester, working on complex, high-profile planning, regeneration and infrastructure matters across the UK. The role offers broad exposure to strategic advisory, transactional and contentious planning work, with the chance to work closely with leading partners and a diverse client base across the public and private sectors.The Manchester Planning & Infrastructure Consenting team is a thriving part of the practice, with a strong and growing profile in development, regeneration and infrastructure work. The team has both a strong local profile and the wider team has a leading national presence across the Leeds, London, Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.The team works with national housebuilders, strategic land promoters, investors, retailers, universities, charities, local authorities, public bodies and joint venture vehicles and plays a central role in the Firm's continued growth. The team advises clients on a broad range of matters including strategic land, major residential and mixed-use schemes, city centre regeneration, highways, compulsory purchase, nuclear, planning litigation and infrastructure consenting (including transport and energy-led schemes).

Job Description

As a Planning NQ-4 your duties will include:

• Provide advice on planning applications, appeals, and related matters.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents, including planning agreements.
• Support clients through the planning process, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex planning cases.
• Advise on environmental and infrastructure planning issues.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation.
• Represent clients in planning hearings and inquiries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning law and policy changes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Planning Solicitor NQ-4 should have:

• Qualified solicitor status in England and Wales.
• Strong understanding of planning law and related regulations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

What's on Offer

• Salary dependent on the level of experience: £65,000 - £77,500.