Overview
At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.
In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receiveBCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business.
Bidwells Planning division are searching for a motivated and ambitiousGraduate Heritage Planner who is looking to join our growing team at ourCambridge Head Office in September 2026.
Our successful and experienced Heritage team undertakes highly interesting projects across the UK. Due to the diversity of our experience, we have an unparalleled skill set to offer our clients and we're looking for an additional, knowledgeable Heritage Consultant to extend our offer further.
We provide heritage advice to developers and landowners by way of appraisals, statements, planning applications and appeals within residential, commercial, retail and rural sectors. We help to gain planning permission for new offices, retail sites, tall buildings, town and city-centre mixed-use development and country houses.
We’ve been involved in the planning for the world’s most famous celebrity nightclub, a wartime military airfield and student housing scheme across 8 cities in the UK, just to name a few.
Responsibilities
* Taking job enquires.
* Assisting with site assessments.
* Assisting with offering strategic and detailed built heritage advice to clients.
* Maintaining and building client relationships.
* Providing input towards the submission of planning applications in co-operation with our planning team.
* Interacting with planning and conservation officers at local planning authorities and Historic England.
* Assisting with appeals.
* Producing Heritage Statements, Heritage Impact Assessments and related documents required to support planning or Listed Building applications.
* Setting up clients within our business system.
* Undertaking all necessary work in connection with the IHBC guidance.
* Ensuring your built heritage policy knowledge is up to date with current legislation.
* Working with colleagues to increase knowledge of Planning/Heritage law and practice and seek opportunities to develop and increase exposure to projects.
Qualifications
* Interest in working towards IHBC qualification.
* IT literate with good knowledge of MS Office packages.
* Excellent business English.
* Full driving licence.
Why Bidwells
We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.
Job Details
* Department: Heritage
* Contract type: Permanent
* Hours: 37
Benefits
* Salary: Competitive Salary with a group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, private medical cover, paid sabbaticals, lifestyle discounts and perks.
* Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities with paid professional memberships.
* Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
* Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
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