Interview date: November/December 2026
We are looking for ambitious students with a background in/knowledge of the sector to join our growing Planning & Development team in Oxford on a 3-year Graduate Programme.
Join a collaborative and ambitious Development team where you’ll play an active role in supporting development projects from inception through to delivery. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of development activities, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to projects that create lasting value for clients and communities. Alongside practical experience, you’ll benefit from structured professional development designed to support your progress towards MRICS qualification.
Main tasks
- Support the development team to deliver valuations and appraisals, development advisory and agency work
- Carry out research to support professional team with client requirements.
- Support with valuations using Argus.
- Report writing and drafting marketing.
- Develop relationships with clients, attend client meetings and ensure client requirements are met.
- Assist with other general professional work such as marketing and business development.
- Support the team with day-to-day activities including administration and compliance
- Develop a knowledge of the Carter Jonas business structure, our clients, systems, and processes.
- Work diligently towards achieving MRICS qualification, through the APC Structured Training Scheme, remaining motivated and committed to a career in property.
- Take responsibility for personal development, actively seeking out opportunities to broaden skills and experience.
- Identify opportunities for business development.
What will it take to be successful?
We’re looking for aspiring development surveyors who are currently studying towards an RICS-accredited degree and are keen to develop their career within a leading Planning & Development consultancy. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects, working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about shaping places and unlocking development opportunities for clients.
Whilst previous experience gained through placements, internships or work experience within the planning profession is advantageous, we’re equally interested in individuals who demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a genuine enthusiasm for the built and natural environment.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, an analytical thinker and a proactive problem solver who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for clients. You’ll be motivated to learn, comfortable managing competing priorities and excited by the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of planning projects within a dynamic and supportive team.
If you’re eager to challenge yourself, develop your professional expertise and play a role in shaping the future of places and communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with others, and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite. Given the nature of the role and the need to travel to client sites and properties, a full UK driving licence is essential.
Our promise to you
We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your knowledge of all aspects of development surveying in our offices. Independence and individual responsibility will develop as candidates gain experience throughout the 3-year Graduate Programme.
At Carter Jonas, we’re committed to supporting graduates throughout their professional development. Those working towards the APC will benefit from a structured training programme designed to develop the technical knowledge, professional competencies and confidence required to achieve chartership.
Our APC candidates receive support from dedicated counsellors and supervisors, alongside access to workshops and networking opportunities. Candidates also benefit from insights and guidance from recently qualified surveyors, helping them navigate the APC process with confidence.
This collaborative approach ensures candidates are well supported throughout their journey, while gaining exposure to a diverse range of work and experiences that contribute towards their professional development. APC support and funding are available to those undertaking an eligible RICS-accredited pathway.
Why choose us?
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
About us
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
Our values
- Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
- Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
- Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
- Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
- People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
- Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
- Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
- Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
- Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
