Graduate Economics Consultant - Newcastle

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026 Department: Economics Location: Newcastle Description Exciting Economics Graduate Opportunity in Planning and Development Consultancy in our Newcastle office. Are you a highly motivated graduate eager to embark on a career in a thriving and independent staff-owned planning and development consultancy? We are seeking a graduate to expand our market-leading Economics team. We were named Consultancy Practice of the Year at the 2026 RESI Awards and are honoured to have been named as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Property' by Property Week magazine. Key Responsibilities Why Join Lichfields?

• Dynamic Environment: You'll be at the forefront of advising major clients on a diverse range of projects, offering you a chance to take on significant responsibilities right from the start and make a real difference. These projects will cover a range of services, including economic impact assessment, business case development/funding submissions and the development of economic strategies.
• Competitive Rewards: Your hard work and dedication will be well-rewarded, both financially and in career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus scheme for all staff.
• Supportive Culture: At Lichfields, we foster a supportive and collaborative culture where we take care of one another and have a busy calendar of staff and client social events.
• Professional Development: Our comprehensive graduate learning and development programme will sharpen your professional and interpersonal skills so your career can develop quickly. You will be offered support via our dedicated MENTOR scheme and will benefit from membership of the Institute of Economic Development (IED) providing access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• We are open to graduates in their final year of study or those with up to one year of relevant experience.
• A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent (in Economics or a related subject) at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate good analytical, presentation, communication and writing skills. How to apply: If you would like to apply to one or more of our graduate vacancies, please click ‘apply now' where you will need to upload your recent CV and a cover letter. This should include details of your subjects and grades at Degree, A level and GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications). If your application is successful at the screening stage, you will be invited for an interview and asked to complete a numeracy and written assessment. If you are inspired by what we stand for as a business, and seek to make a meaningful impact in economic development and planning, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Lichfields.