Job Description

Overview:

THE COMPANY

Start Your Career in Property with Montagu Evans

At Montagu Evans, we're more than just a property consultancy--we're a team that values people, collaboration, and creating places that matter. As an independent, market-leading firm with nearly a century of success, we combine expertise in planning, development, valuation, and transactions to shape the built environment across the UK.

Our culture is built on trust, individuality, and a shared commitment to excellence. We embrace fresh perspectives and diverse talent, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Join us and be part of a firm where you can make an impact from day one.

THE ROLE

Our two-year Graduate Programme is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working directly alongside our Partners and other senior colleagues across the business. From day one, your team will value your perspective, give you real responsibility and rely on your contribution. Over the course of your training, your knowledge, skills and experience will grow, preparing you for a successful and rewarding career with us.

The structured training programme will allow you to gain experience across a range of projects and clients with comprehensive support from peers and mentors. You will be exposed to some of the largest commercial, residential and mixed-use property projects in the UK today, as well as interesting and complex smaller projects in the historic environment. We encourage all of our Graduates to explore, question and collaborate across the business.

Our Graduates will gain knowledge of how to work with key stakeholders, including Historic England, to deliver solutions for our clients who are promoting development in sensitive contexts.

We invest in our Graduates over two years with the purpose of building long term careers. We offer a market-leading salary, benefits and lots of opportunities for learning, development and progression.

With a keen interest and awareness of property news, the industry and the current market, you will be able to demonstrate a great understanding of how you apply what you have learnt at university to real development matters.

Articulate and confident with strong interpersonal skills, you will show an aptitude for building collaborative relationships.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Application SubmissionCandidates apply via the Montagu Evans website by uploading their most recent CV.


2. Vizzy Profile CompletionCandidates will be invited to create a Vizzy profile on https://vizzy.com/


3. Telephone InterviewSelected candidates will have a telephone interview with a member of the Early Careers team.


4. Assessment CentreWe will be holding two selection days on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th January 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person on one of those days. Please ensure before applying that you will be available to attend this day as there will be no other opportunities to be assessed. Details about the event location and schedule will be provided in advance.

Responsibilities:

DUTIES

Research, analyse and articulate a range of heritage and townscape related planning issues, including the history and significance of heritage assets, townscape character and the appearance of an area; Apply relevant legislation, planning policy and guidance; Appraise the heritage and townscape interests of sites using a range of sector specific software and research tools, e.g. VUCITY Attend client and design team meetings, contribute to pitches and presentations, and provide written advice for clients Be part of the team responsible for the preparation of Heritage Statements and Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments to support planning applications and appeals Be part of the team advising our clients on whether or not a building or area is a candidate for heritage designation Work directly with Montagu Evans Associates and Partners on a day-to-day basis Liaise and collaborate with various internal departments as well as external consultants (such as architects, solicitors, visualisation consultants and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) coordinators) Attend external events including networking opportunities and planning committees Enjoy a collaborative 'can do' culture where we look to provide a work/life balance through mix of exceptional client service, team socialising and flexible working Any additional duties as reasonably requested
Qualifications:

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

The consultancy sector attracts talent from a diverse background, and so we have an open mind about qualifications. You are likely to have a postgraduate qualification in any one or more of the following:
Heritage Management, Architectural History, History of Art, Urban Design, Conservation, Planning, Landscape Planning, Architecture or similar.

We also look for;Membership or eligibility for IHBC membership is one route, however local authority experience of conservation advice or a relevant conservation qualification, that may not be recognised by the IBHC, will be considered. Membership of the RTPI or RICS, desirable. Keen interest in planning and the historic environment; Keen interest in design; Strong attention to detail; High service delivery skills Analytical; Excellent communicator, both written and verbal; Self-motivated and proactive; and Committed and organised.

BENEFITS

A full range of competitive which include;Full ongoing support and training from our Partnership to support you towards gaining your qualification 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Annual starting salary of 30,000 Laptop & mobile phone Private Healthcare Season Ticket Loan Discretionary Bonus Employee Assistance Program & 24/7 GP access A great working environment and access to all social events that take place throughout the year

Important Information

Please note: Applications close on

Friday 24th October,

however, we will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates as CVs are received, so we encourage early applications.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.