Planning Associate

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Planning Associate | 3-6 PQE | Bristol | Leading National Firm

Are you a Planning Solicitor (3-6 PQE) looking to step into a role where you can work on landmark projects, build your profile, and accelerate your career in one of Bristol’s strongest planning teams?


A highly respected national firm is looking to grow its Bristol Planning team with the addition of an ambitious Associate. You’ll advise major developers, investors, public sector bodies and household-name clients on some of the most significant projects in the UK.


The Work


A broad mix of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including:

• Major regeneration and mixed-use developments

• Renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear)

• Strategic land and residential schemes

• Infrastructure and transport projects

• CPO, judicial review and environmental matters


Why This Role?


• High-calibre work usually associated with London, based in Bristol

• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing team

• Strong client exposure and responsibility from day one

• Supportive, down-to-earth culture with approachable Partners

• Excellent salary, benefits and hybrid flexibility


About You


• 3-6 PQE with planning experience

• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness

• Confident communicator who enjoys client contact

• Ambitious and keen to progress your career

If you’d like to hear more, message me in confidence.

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Planning Associate | 3-6 PQE | Bristol | Leading National Firm

Are you a Planning Solicitor (3-6 PQE) looking to step into a role where you can work on landmark projects, build your profile, and accelerate your career in one of Bristol’s strongest planning teams?

A highly respected national firm is looking to grow its Bristol Planning team with the addition of an ambitious Associate. You’ll advise major developers, investors, public sector bodies and household-name clients on some of the most significant projects in the UK.

The Work

A broad mix of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including:

• Major regeneration and mixed-use developments

• Renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear)

• Strategic land and residential schemes

• Infrastructure and transport projects

• CPO, judicial review and environmental matters

Why This Role?

• High-calibre work usually associated with London, based in Bristol

• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing team

• Strong client exposure and responsibility from day one

• Supportive, down-to-earth culture with approachable Partners

• Excellent salary, benefits and hybrid flexibility

About You

• 3-6 PQE with planning experience

• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness

• Confident communicator who enjoys client contact

• Ambitious and keen to progress your career

If you’d like to hear more, message me in confidence.

Posted: May 1st, 2026