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Do you have what it takes to join our Planning team?
At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.
In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business.
Bidwells Planning division are searching for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Planner who is looking to join our growing team in September 2026.
Our planning projects span everything from mixed-use new settlements and Private Rentes Sector (PRS) accommodation to education and horse-racing facilities, R&D campuses, business parks, heritage conversions and new homes. We work with a diverse client base including major housebuilders, developers, universities, leisure organisations, housing associations and private investors.
As a graduate, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our department. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team that values knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary working. Regular catch-ups, team events and joint projects create a strong sense of community and offer fantastic opportunities for professional growth.

We work collaboratively across our locations, but potential base locations include:

• Cambridge
• Oxford
• London
• Milton Keynes
• Norwich

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for graduates who aren’t just technically proficient but also passionate about the planning world and eager to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• An RTPI accredited degree is desirable, however applicants with a degree that is not directly linked to the sector will also be considered.
• Passionate about planning and making a positive impact on the communities where we work.
• Excellent research & analytical skills along with the ability to write compelling prose.
• Relevant work experience within the planning sector.
• A team player who embraces collaborative activities, takes responsibility and acts with a commercial mind.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Working as part of a multi-skilled planning team including specialists in Heritage, Socio-economics, social value and Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Supporting the delivery of a range of development projects through the planning application or Local Plan process, from small-scale proposals right through to strategic-scale developments, giving you a variety of roles and experiences.
• Undertaking planning appraisals including site visits, analysis of local and national policy and interpretation of material planning considerations.
• Managing engagement with local planning authorities, communities and other stakeholders.
• Providing commercial and specific planning advice to clients.