Graduate

Ardent; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking graduates for a 24-month program with rotations in key areas such as land assembly and geographic information systems. Candidates should hold or be on track to achieve a degree in relevant fields and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Dedicated mentor and support for professional qualifications

Competitive salary and annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working options

Private healthcare and mental health support

Recognition awards and regular social events

Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing options

Opportunities to thrive and grow

Qualifications

• Achieved or on track to achieve a degree in Geography, Planning, Real Estate Law, GIS, Environmental Science, Surveying.
• Strong interest in land, regeneration, infrastructure, or consultancy work.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to attend an in-person Assessment Day in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 24 month rotation across four specialist areas.
• Learn land acquisition for major regeneration and infrastructure projects.
• Investigate land ownership, usage, and access.
• Understand property valuation and compensation management.
• Use GIS for project decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Role: Graduate

Location: Glasgow with travel as required (we offer Hybrid working)

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Company Overview:

Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.

We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Engagement specialists and Land Referencers, based in London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Established in 1992, we are a high-growth business, that has doubled in size to c. 200 people during the past 3 years, and our client portfolio includes some of the biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration.

We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero agenda, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and delivering new homes for the people who need them most.

We are problem-solvers, can-doers and solution-drivers working collaboratively with our clients to provide proactive and strategic advice to identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies and, ultimately, achieve deliverable consents and build projects that positively impact people’s lives and the world that we live in.

As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for 9 Graduates to work on a 24 month rotation across four specialist areas:

• Land Assembly - Learn how we quire land for major regeneration and infrastructure projects
• Land Referencing - Investigate land ownership, usage, and access to support planning and legal processes.
• Valuation & Compensation - Understand property valuation and how we manage compensation under Compulsory Purchase and other legal frameworks.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Use mapping, special data and digital tools to support project decision making.
• Entry Requirements - We’re looking for curious, driven graduates who are excited to learn & ready to make a difference.

You should have:

• Achieved or be on track to achieve a degree in a relevant subject (e.g Geography, Planning, Real Estate Law, GIS, Environmental Science, Surveying etc.)
• A strong interest in land, regeneration, infrastructure, or consultancy work.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• The right to work I the UK
• The ability to attend an in-person Assessment Day in Birmingham on 15th August 2025.

Our Locations

We have graduate opportunities in five locations across the UK:

• London
• Birmingham
• Warrington
• Leeds
• Glasgow

Please state your location preference when applying.

Benefits for you

• Dedicated mentor, supportive People Leaders, and support towards professional qualifications or chartership
• Competitive salary and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options, role dependent
• Private healthcare including mental health support, discounted wellbeing memberships, company pension scheme and enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Recognition awards, long service leave, regular social events, internal networks, and a graduate community
• Cycle to work and Electric vehicle leading options
• A role in a company where you can thrive, grow and make a difference

Key Dates

• Applications Open – 24th July 2025
• Applications Close – 4th August 2025
• Assessment Day in Birmingham – 15th August 2025
• Your First Day – 29th September 2025

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. I f you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re here to support you.

Apply by sending your CV to [e-mail]