Planning and Highways Lawyer

Planning and Highways Lawyer - Peterborough City Council£53,895 - £59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid WorkingJoin Peterborough City Council's Planning and Highways team and help deliver the major development and regeneration projects that are reshaping the city's landscape and creating communities for the future.Your Impact on Peterborough's FutureThis is an exciting time to be a Planning Lawyer in Peterborough. With major regeneration projects underway, including the ambitious Station Quarter development, you'll be at the heart of projects that will define the city for generations to come:Station Quarter Regeneration – Play a key role in one of the most significant urban regeneration projects in the East of EnglandStrategic Development – Handle complex planning applications and development agreements that shape sustainable growthSection 106 Expertise – Negotiate and draft agreements that deliver essential infrastructure and community benefitsPlanning Committee Advocacy – Opportunities to influence decision-makingInfrastructure Delivery – Work on highways and transport projects that connect communities and enable economic growthWhat You'll DoManage a diverse caseload of planning and highways matters Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and planning obligationsAttend Planning Committee meetings on a rota basisAdvise on complex development proposals, including major regeneration schemesHandle planning appeals, enforcement matters, and judicial review challengesWork on highways agreements, adoption processes, and transport infrastructure projectsCollaborate with planning officers, developers, and external stakeholders on major projectsSupport the delivery of the Council's growth agenda through robust legal frameworksWhy This Role Stands OutTransformational Projects: Be part of Peterborough's biggest regeneration story Varied Practice: From major commercial developments to community infrastructureGrowth Opportunities: Plenty of opportunities to develop specialist expertiseStrategic Influence: Your legal advice shapes how Peterborough grows and develops sustainablyWhat We're Looking ForQualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate, Barrister, or Fellow of CILExStrong planning law experience with knowledge of development processesExperience with Section 106 agreements and planning obligationsUnderstanding of highways law and infrastructure deliveryConfident communication skills for committee presentations and stakeholder engagementAbility to manage complex, multi-party negotiationsInterest in urban development and regeneration projectsCommercial awareness and understanding of development economicsYour RewardsCompetitive Salary: £53,895 - £59,516 reflecting your expertise in this specialist field Comprehensive Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, car leasing scheme, and more Flexible Working: Hybrid model with just 2 days in our well-connected offices Make History: Be part of the legal team delivering Peterborough's most significant transformationReady to Shape Peterborough's Future?If you're a planning lawyer ready to work on projects that will define a city's future, this is your opportunity. Join us and help deliver the legal frameworks that will transform Peterborough into a thriving, sustainable city.Apply now and become part of Peterborough's regeneration story. Feel free to contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group with any queries at nstoate@

Created: 2025-07-23