Planning Graduate

About us

At Knight Frank, we work responsibly in partnership to enhance people’s lives and environments. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. After 128 years we are now located in over 50 Territories, 600 Offices, 20,000+ People, with 1 Global Network

At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.

A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.

In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together.

Our Values

• Value the Individual
• Collaborate to Succeed
• Commit to Partnership
• Make the Difference

Creating an inclusive workplace

We’re committed to being an inclusive business, where everyone’s potential is unlocked, and difference is celebrated and valued.

We want every member of our team to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work and safe to express themselves without fear of judgement or discrimination. Everyone should be supported, rewarded, and given the same opportunities to thrive, no matter their age, race, gender or sexual orientation. We want our people to feel empowered to do great work, to feel included, and to be heard.

To us, empowering our people means:

• Striving for greater diversity
• Creating a culture of belonging and trust
• Prioritising employee health and wellbeing
• Strengthening our people’s ESG skills

About the role

Our programme with the London Planning Team, based in our Baker Street Office, will give you exposure, experience, training and support so that, whatever skills and perspectives you bring, you’ll build on your potential. Our programme is designed to provide you with everything you need to confidently launch a career in planning consultancy. Over the two-year trainingprogramme, you will be supported through your APC, will experience an unparalleled breadth of opportunities, and explore a diverse range of projects. You’ll get exposure to an extended portfolio of clients, customers and properties and we will help you discover where your strengths and interests are best placed:

Your programme will include:

• Conducting planning appraisals for a range of sites;
• Preparing and submitting planning applications;
• Preparing a range of planning reports, including Planning Statements and Planning Strategies;
• Attending Design Team Meetings and Pre-application meetings;
• On-going CPD to develop your understanding and experience; and
• Contributing to the London Planning Team's on-going success

As a Planning Graduate you will complete you training and development with the London Planning Team, however, the programme does facilitate cooperation and shared learning experiences with our wider Knight Frank Graduate Programmes.

You will need:

• A 'combined' RTPI accredited qualification, or 'spatial' and 'specialist' RTPI accredited qualifications
• Commitment and enthusiasm for learning as you’ll be undertaking your APC qualification
• A fascination with property, keeping up to date with the real estate market and current developments
• A strong desire to develop great people skills in your career, as communication and relationship building is at the heart of what we do

About you

The ideal candidate will:

• Have achieved/be currently studying an RTPI accredited degree.
• Have min C/4 and above in GCSE Maths & English language.
• 1 A levels / or equivalent e.g Scottish Highers, baccalaureate.
• 2.1 degree or higher (actual or predicted).
• The unrestricted right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship indefinitely.