Lichfields Summer Internship - Newcastle

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom

Job description

Exciting Summer Internship Opportunity in Planning and Development Consultancy.

Please note, we will be closing this vacancy on Thursday 28 March 2024.

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

We are seeking graduates, currently in their second year of an undergraduate (BSc/BA level) degree in planning, geography, economics or other planning-related subjects who share our passion for shaping the most exciting development projects across the UK; and who are open to considering full-time work from Autumn 2025 following completion of their degree.  

We were named Consultancy Practice of the Year at the 2023 RESI Awards and we have been nominated as one 'Best Places to Work in Property' by Property Week magazine.

Why Join Lichfields?

• Dynamic environment: You may have the opportunity to attend meetings with clients, consultants and our business development groups, and take on real responsibility for completing client work.
• 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.
• Constructive feedback: You will receive constructive feedback throughout your placement a imed at helping you understand whether a full-time career in planning and development is for you . 
• Good rewards: We offer a competitive daily rate for all our internships.

Requirements:

We are looking for high calibre graduates with:

• An ability to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English, with good analytical and interpersonal skills;
• A-C grade A levels and GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications); and
• On track to achieve at least a 2.1 at first degree level.

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.

How to apply:

If you want to be a part of our summer internship programme , please click ‘apply now’ where you will need to upload your recent CV and a cover letter.

Please state:

• Your preferred office location;
• The dates that you are available between the beginning of July and the end of August 2024;
• Your subjects and grades at Degree (if relevant), A level and GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications).

If your application is successful at the screening stage, you will be invited for an interview.

If you are inspired by what we stand for as a business, and seek to make a meaningful impact in planning and development, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Lichfields.

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