Summer Internship

Exciting Summer Internship Opportunity in a Planning and Development Consultancy.

Please note, we will be closing this vacancy on Friday 20 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: Bristol

We are seeking graduates currently in their second year of an undergraduate (BSc/BA) degree in planning, geography, economics or other planning-related subjects. We share a passion for shaping exciting development projects across the UK and are open to considering full-time work from Autumn 2027 following completion of your degree.

We are a nationally recognised, multi‑award‑winning Planning Consultancy and proud to have been named one of Property Week magazine’s "Best Places to Work in Property".

• 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, with a packed calendar of staff and client social events.
• 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: We offer a competitive daily rate, prioritise flexibility and work‑life balance, and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of the Government’s Disability Confident scheme, we actively support candidates with disabilities.

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

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

• 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 (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.