Highlights from the report include:

• Fourth highest public sector earnings: Our significant work with central and local government focuses on climate change, nature recovery, and health and well-being.
• Second highest district-wide planning earnings: This reflects our extensive Local Plan support across the country.
• Sixth in heritage conservation: Our projects demonstrate expertise in preserving and enhancing historic environments.
• Top eight in minerals and waste planning: We remain a trusted partner in this specialised area.
• Sixth in energy sector earnings: Our vital support for renewables and grid industries underscores our role in delivering the UK’s energy transition.

The report shows strategic planning skills as a top recruitment priority for many firms in 2024. At LUC, we’re proud of our skilled and dedicated team, and we’ll continue to invest in their growth and development. Our ‘grow your own’ approach ensures we develop talented RTPI Students and Licentiates, earning us recognition as a top ten employer in this area.

Our in-house expertise across historic environment, landscape assessment, and ecology further strengthens our ability to meet client needs. As an SME, our employee-owned status and clear mission drive team motivation and morale, setting us apart in a competitive market.

We’re optimistic about the year ahead and remain committed to delivering better futures for nature, people, and places.

With increasing demand for sustainable planning solutions, our time is now!