2026 Graduate Scheme - Planning Job ID 234414 Posted 01-Sep-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Interns/Graduate/Apprentice, Graduate Location(s) Birmingham - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Edinburgh - Scotland - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Leeds - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Manchester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland **Planners Graduate Scheme** Closing Date - 26th October 2025 _£29,000 - £31,000 + benefits (depending on location)_ In joining CBRE’s Next Generation Cohort, you will be shaping the future of Real Estate. You will have excellent training and mentoring from industry experts and specialists, who will share invaluable knowledge and experience with you. You will be a part of a wider cohort of like-minded young professionals who you will develop with in your career. We give you the opportunity to work on world class projects, with an unmatched portfolio of clients, so that you gain the knowledge, skills and ability to become the future leaders and our Next Generation of CBRE. **About the Opportunity** Through this 24 month scheme, you will find yourself working on projects that span across the UK. This gives great scope to gain a wide range of experiences, working on different types of projects, in different sectors. The UK Planning & Development team works collaboratively across the CBRE business providing opportunities to work alongside and learn about the wider real estate business. The Graduate Planning pathway supports both Cognate (RTPI Accredited Town Planning) and Non Cognate (Undergraduate, including those Undergraduates with the opportunity to study towards a Town Planning Masters through a day release programme). **Birmingham & London** – This location will lead you to become a fully qualified Chartered Town Planner (member of the RTPI). **Manchester** – This location will lead you to become a fully qualified Chartered Town Planner (member of the RTPI), working within the 2022 Insider ‘Planning Consultancy Team of the Year’. **What You’ll Do** · Participate in planning reviews and interpret planning policies and legislation. · Production of Due diligence reports to assess potential constraints and opportunities of various projects. · Carry out detailed site appraisals to analyse site conditions, suitability, and potential development constraints against planning policy and legislation. · Assist in the formulation of strategies on planning submissions, ensuring compliance with planning policies and regulations. · Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals on a variety of projects, contributing to strategic planning and project management. · Monitor and report on the progress of projects and planning application, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. · Engage with stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, and the community, to gather input and maintain open lines of communication · Shape policy frameworks, through supporting the production of Regeneration Frameworks, and prepare representations to policy consultations. · As part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary ‘planning’ team you will be gaining experience in complex planning applications, development promotion, development viability and regeneration and economics · Providing trusted advice to domestic and international clients to deliver exceptional outcomes, through commercially-focused planning solutions that drive value and growth · To maximise learning, we ask all of our next generation cohort to be in the office on each of their working days · You may from time to time be required to work additional hours as are necessary **What You’ll Need** · A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for real estate, the built-environment and regeneration · Self-motivated with good written, numerate and verbal communication skills · Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude · Attention to detail, accuracy and good time management · Cognate students will need a will need a RTPI accredited degree or a RTPI accredited masters conversion course (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum) · Non-Cognate students from any degree discipline are welcomed to apply (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum) with a requirement to study towards an RTPI/RICS (as appropriate) accredited masters conversion through a fully funded day release programme. · Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint* · The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. · A valid driving license (regional offices only)* _* Not an essential requirement for the role, but desired_ **The Application process** + Online job-focused testing + Phone screening + Assessment Centre (held in December or January) + Interview **Benefits** + Dedicated learning and development team + Employee discounts + 25 days holiday + 2 at Christmas + Private health care + Yearly salary reviews and discretionary bonus + Plus many more… **Why CBRE** When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. **Applicant AI Use Disclosure** We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)