Summer Internship

Description

Exciting Summer Internship Opportunity in a Planning and Development Consultancy. We will be closing this vacancy on Friday 13 March 2026.

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

Department:
Planning

Location:

Birmingham

• Work on high‑profile projects
  : collaborate with some of the UK’s most well‑known brands and contribute to major development projects.
• Meaningful experience
  : take on real responsibility by attending client meetings, contributing to business development groups, and actively working on client projects.
• Supportive & inclusive
  : join a collaborative and welcoming environment where colleagues support one another. Our packed calendar of staff and client social events ensures you feel part of the team.
• Guidance & professional growth
  : receive regular feedback throughout your placement to help you develop professionally and determine if a full‑time career in planning and development is the right path.
• Benefits
  : competitive daily rate, flexibility, work‑life balance, and a diverse inclusive workplace. We are a Government Disability Confident Committed Employer and support candidates with disabilities.

• Good standard of written and spoken English with analytical and interpersonal skills.
• A‑C grade A levels and GCSEs (or equivalent).
• On track to achieve at least a 2.1 at first degree level.

If you wish to be part of our summer internship programme, click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and cover letter.

In your application please include:

• Your preferred office location.
• The dates you are available between the beginning of June and the end of July 2026.
• Your subjects and grades at degree, A level, and GCSEs (or equivalent).

Successful candidates will be invited to 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.