Graduate Planner - Thames Valley (2026) in Reading

Overview

Graduate Planner – Thames Valley (2026) role at Lichfields UK. Exciting graduate opportunity in planning and development consultancy.

Please note: the vacancy is closing on Friday 28 November 2025.

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

About the role

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 2023 RESI Awards and are honoured to be recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in Property by Property Week magazine.

Why join Lichfields

• Dynamic environment: Youll be at the forefront of advising major clients on a diverse range of projects with opportunities to take on significant responsibilities from the start.
• Competitive rewards: A highly competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus scheme for all staff.
• Supportive culture: A collaborative culture with a busy calendar of staff and client events.
• Flexibility and inclusivity: We prioritise work-life balance and a diverse, inclusive workplace; we actively support candidates with disabilities as part of the Governments Disability Confident Committed Employer scheme.
• Professional development: A comprehensive graduate learning and development programme to accelerate progress toward RTPI or RICS chartership, supported by our MENTOR scheme.
• Applicant eligibility: Open to graduates in their final year or those with up to one year of relevant experience.
• Qualifications: A minimum of a 2:1 (21+) at undergraduate level is preferred; a masters degree in RTPI/RICS-accredited subjects (or predicted completion) is highly desirable.

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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 would like to apply to one or more of our graduate vacancies, please click ‘apply now’ where you will need to upload your recent CV and a cover letter. Please state:

• Your preferred office location;
• Your subjects and grades at Degree, A level and GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications).

If your application is successful at the screening stage, you will be invited for an interview and asked to complete a numeracy and written assessment.

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

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Architecture and Planning

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