Graduate Planner - Newcastle (2027)

Lichfields UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit-sharing bonus

Mentor scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Lichfields is seeking graduates who share our passion for shaping projects across the UK. Join a thriving, independent, staff-owned planning and development consultancy based in Newcastle, recently named Consultancy Practice of the Year and listed among Best Places to Work in Property.

Our graduate learning and development programme sharpens professional and interpersonal skills and supports progress toward RTPI or RICS chartership with a dedicated mentor.

Formación

• Final year students or those with up to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree is preferred.
• A master's degree in RTPI/RICS accredited subjects (or predicted completion) is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Advise major clients on a diverse range of projects with significant responsibilities from the start.
• Participate in Lichfields' graduate learning and development programme.
• Progress toward RTPI or RICS chartership with mentor support within the Planning and Development field.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Educación

2:1 undergraduate degree

Master's in RTPI/RICS accredited subject desirable

Descripción del empleo

Exciting Graduate Opportunity in Planning and Development Consultancy

Are you a highly motivated graduate eager to embark on a career in a thriving and independent staff-owned planning and development consultancy?

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Planning

Location: Newcastle

We are seeking graduates who share our passion for shaping the most exciting projects across the UK. We were named Consultancy Practice of the Year at the 2026 RESI Awards and are honoured to be one of the 'Best Places to Work in Property' by Property Week magazine.

Key Responsibilities

Why Join Lichfields?

• Dynamic Environment: You'll be at the forefront of advising major clients on a diverse range of projects, offering you a chance to take on significant responsibilities right from the start and make a real difference.
• Competitive Rewards: Your hard work and dedication will be well-rewarded, both financially and in career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus scheme for all staff.
• Supportive Culture: At Lichfields, we foster a supportive and collaborative culture where we take care of one another and have a busy calendar of staff and client social events.
• Flexibility and Inclusivity: We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As part of the Government's Disability Confident Committed Employer scheme, we actively support candidates with disabilities.
• Professional Development: Our comprehensive graduate learning and development programme will sharpen your professional and interpersonal skills so your career can develop quickly. We aim to accelerate your progress towards becoming a certified member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) within the Planning and Development field, with the support of our dedicated MENTOR scheme.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• We are open to graduates in their final year of study or those with up to one year of relevant experience.
• A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• A master's degree in RTPI/RICS accredited subjects (or predicted completion) is highly desirable.

Lichfields is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected characteristics. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.