Graduate Planner

Avison Young; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the shared belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a common purpose to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

We are a private, Principal-led firm with a model that allows employees the opportunity to own a share of the business and have a say in its future direction and operation.

Why Work for Us

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work — our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth.

We value graduates who aren’t afraid to step up and change the game. We’re looking for:

• A team player who is also able to lead with humility
• An ability to challenge for the better
• A strong drive for results, with an unwavering focus on the end game
• The desire to adapt to anything, and demonstrate agility when things don’t go to plan
• A passion for building great relationships with external and internal clients
• An ability to look ahead, and to understand the commercial landscape
• A talent for inspiring and energising those around you
• Degree-level education - usually in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) accredited degree

Our Culture and DEI

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. Our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members comes together for networking and learning, and advises the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry.

Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerates initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. The committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities.

Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will do everything we can to help.

We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position.

Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.